Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Nanoliters to Gigaliters Converter — nL to GL
Convert Nanoliter (nL) to Gigaliter (GL) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanoliter = 1e-18 gigaliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanoliters to Gigaliters converter
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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.
Gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1e+6.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanoliters to Gigaliters
Nanoliter and Gigaliter 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 gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units.
Formula
gigaliters = nanoliters × 1e-18
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 gigaliter equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanoliter-to-gigaliter factor of 1e-18.
Simple example
1 nL × 1e-18 = 1e-18 GL
1 nanoliter = 1e-18 gigaliters.
Real-world example
10 nL × 1e-18 = 1e-17 GL
10 nanoliters = 1e-17 gigaliters.
Conversion table
| Nanoliter (nL) | Gigaliter (GL) |
|---|---|
| 1 nL | 1e-18 GL |
| 5 nL | 5e-18 GL |
| 10 nL | 1e-17 GL |
| 25 nL | 2.5e-17 GL |
| 50 nL | 5e-17 GL |
| 100 nL | 1e-16 GL |
Reverse conversion: Gigaliter to Nanoliter
1e-18 GL × 1e+18 = 1 nL
1e-18 gigaliters = 1 nanoliters.
nanoliters = gigaliters × 1e+18
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gigaliter to Nanoliter.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Understanding the Gigaliter (GL)
Gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gigaliters are in 1 nanoliter?
1 nanoliter equals 1e-18 gigaliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanoliter to gigaliter?
Multiply the nanoliter value by 1e-18. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gigaliter back to nanoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gigaliter equals 1e+18 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 gigaliter?
Gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume.
Is the nanoliter to gigaliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanoliter and gigaliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-18 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.