Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Nanoliters to Microliters Converter — nL to uL
Convert Nanoliter (nL) to Microliter (uL) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanoliter = 0.001 microliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanoliters to Microliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1e-9.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanoliters to Microliters
Nanoliter and Microliter 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 microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Formula
microliters = nanoliters × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanoliter-to-microliter factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 nL × 0.001 = 0.001 uL
1 nanoliter = 0.001 microliters.
Real-world example
10 nL × 0.001 = 0.01 uL
10 nanoliters = 0.01 microliters.
Conversion table
| Nanoliter (nL) | Microliter (uL) |
|---|---|
| 1 nL | 0.001 uL |
| 5 nL | 0.005 uL |
| 10 nL | 0.01 uL |
| 25 nL | 0.025 uL |
| 50 nL | 0.05 uL |
| 100 nL | 0.1 uL |
Reverse conversion: Microliter to Nanoliter
0.001 uL × 1000 = 1 nL
0.001 microliters = 1 nanoliter.
nanoliters = microliters × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microliter to Nanoliter.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microliters are in 1 nanoliter?
1 nanoliter equals 0.001 microliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanoliter to microliter?
Multiply the nanoliter value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microliter back to nanoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microliter equals 1,000 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 microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
Is the nanoliter to microliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanoliter and microliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.