Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Nanoliters to Cubic Centimeters Converter — nL to cm3
Convert Nanoliter (nL) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanoliter = 0.000001 cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanoliters to Cubic Centimeters converter
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Volume Converter
Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Cubic metric volume unit.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1e-6.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanoliters to Cubic Centimeters
Nanoliter and Cubic Centimeter 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 cubic metric volume unit.
Formula
cubic centimeters = nanoliters × 0.000001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanoliter-to-cubic centimeter factor of 0.000001.
Simple example
1 nL × 0.000001 = 0.000001 cm3
1 nanoliter = 0.000001 cubic centimeters.
Real-world example
10 nL × 0.000001 = 0.00001 cm3
10 nanoliters = 0.00001 cubic centimeters.
Conversion table
| Nanoliter (nL) | Cubic Centimeter (cm3) |
|---|---|
| 1 nL | 0.000001 cm3 |
| 5 nL | 0.000005 cm3 |
| 10 nL | 0.00001 cm3 |
| 25 nL | 0.000025 cm3 |
| 50 nL | 0.00005 cm3 |
| 100 nL | 0.0001 cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Centimeter to Nanoliter
0.000001 cm3 × 1000000 = 1 nL
0.000001 cubic centimeters = 1 nanoliter.
nanoliters = cubic centimeters × 1000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Centimeter to Nanoliter.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeters are in 1 nanoliter?
1 nanoliter equals 0.000001 cubic centimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanoliter to cubic centimeter?
Multiply the nanoliter value by 0.000001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic centimeter back to nanoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic centimeter equals 1,000,000 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 cubic centimeter?
Cubic Centimeter (cm3) is a unit of volume.
Is the nanoliter to cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanoliter and cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.000001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.