Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Nanoliters to Attoliters Converter — nL to aL
Convert Nanoliter (nL) to Attoliter (aL) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanoliter = 1,000,000,000 attoliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanoliters to Attoliters converter
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Attoliter is 1e-18 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1e-21.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanoliters to Attoliters
Nanoliter and Attoliter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units, and attoliter is 1e-18 liter units.
Formula
attoliters = nanoliters × 1000000000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 attoliter equals 1e-21 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanoliter-to-attoliter factor of 1000000000.
Simple example
1 nL × 1000000000 = 1,000,000,000 aL
1 nanoliter = 1,000,000,000 attoliters.
Real-world example
10 nL × 1000000000 = 10,000,000,000 aL
10 nanoliters = 10,000,000,000 attoliters.
Conversion table
| Nanoliter (nL) | Attoliter (aL) |
|---|---|
| 1 nL | 1,000,000,000 aL |
| 5 nL | 5,000,000,000 aL |
| 10 nL | 10,000,000,000 aL |
| 25 nL | 25,000,000,000 aL |
| 50 nL | 50,000,000,000 aL |
| 100 nL | 100,000,000,000 aL |
Reverse conversion: Attoliter to Nanoliter
1 aL × 1e-9 = 1e-9 nL
1 attoliter = 1e-9 nanoliters.
nanoliters = attoliters × 1e-9
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Attoliter to Nanoliter.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Understanding the Attoliter (aL)
Attoliter is 1e-18 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many attoliters are in 1 nanoliter?
1 nanoliter equals 1,000,000,000 attoliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanoliter to attoliter?
Multiply the nanoliter value by 1000000000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert attoliter back to nanoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 attoliter equals 1e-9 nanoliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a nanoliter?
Nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume.
What is a attoliter?
Attoliter (aL) is a unit of volume.
Is the nanoliter to attoliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanoliter and attoliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000000000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.