Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Nanoliters to Cubic Decimeters Converter — nL to dm3
Convert Nanoliter (nL) to Cubic Decimeter (dm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanoliter = 1e-9 cubic decimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanoliters to Cubic Decimeters 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 / 0.001.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanoliters to Cubic Decimeters
Nanoliter and Cubic Decimeter 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 decimeters = nanoliters × 1e-9
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 decimeter equals 0.001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanoliter-to-cubic decimeter factor of 1e-9.
Simple example
1 nL × 1e-9 = 1e-9 dm3
1 nanoliter = 1e-9 cubic decimeters.
Real-world example
10 nL × 1e-9 = 1e-8 dm3
10 nanoliters = 1e-8 cubic decimeters.
Conversion table
| Nanoliter (nL) | Cubic Decimeter (dm3) |
|---|---|
| 1 nL | 1e-9 dm3 |
| 5 nL | 5e-9 dm3 |
| 10 nL | 1e-8 dm3 |
| 25 nL | 2.5e-8 dm3 |
| 50 nL | 5e-8 dm3 |
| 100 nL | 1e-7 dm3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Decimeter to Nanoliter
1e-9 dm3 × 1000000000 = 1 nL
1e-9 cubic decimeters = 1 nanoliters.
nanoliters = cubic decimeters × 1000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Decimeter to Nanoliter.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Understanding the Cubic Decimeter (dm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic decimeters are in 1 nanoliter?
1 nanoliter equals 1e-9 cubic decimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanoliter to cubic decimeter?
Multiply the nanoliter value by 1e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic decimeter back to nanoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic decimeter equals 1,000,000,000 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 decimeter?
Cubic Decimeter (dm3) is a unit of volume.
Is the nanoliter to cubic decimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanoliter and cubic decimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-9 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.