Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Nanoliters to Picoliters Converter — nL to pL
Convert Nanoliter (nL) to Picoliter (pL) using the exact conversion factor (1 nanoliter = 1,000 picoliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Nanoliters to Picoliters 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.
Picoliter is 1e-12 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-12 / 1e-15.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Nanoliters to Picoliters
Nanoliter and Picoliter 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 picoliter is 1e-12 liter units.
Formula
picoliters = nanoliters × 1000
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, and 1 picoliter equals 1e-15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct nanoliter-to-picoliter factor of 1000.
Simple example
1 nL × 1000 = 1,000 pL
1 nanoliter = 1,000 picoliters.
Real-world example
10 nL × 1000 = 10,000 pL
10 nanoliters = 10,000 picoliters.
Conversion table
| Nanoliter (nL) | Picoliter (pL) |
|---|---|
| 1 nL | 1,000 pL |
| 5 nL | 5,000 pL |
| 10 nL | 10,000 pL |
| 25 nL | 25,000 pL |
| 50 nL | 50,000 pL |
| 100 nL | 100,000 pL |
Reverse conversion: Picoliter to Nanoliter
1 pL × 0.001 = 0.001 nL
1 picoliter = 0.001 nanoliters.
nanoliters = picoliters × 0.001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Picoliter to Nanoliter.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Understanding the Picoliter (pL)
Picoliter is 1e-12 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many picoliters are in 1 nanoliter?
1 nanoliter equals 1,000 picoliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert nanoliter to picoliter?
Multiply the nanoliter value by 1000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert picoliter back to nanoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 picoliter equals 0.001 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 picoliter?
Picoliter (pL) is a unit of volume.
Is the nanoliter to picoliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both nanoliter and picoliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.