Picoliter is 1e-12 liter units.
Picoliters to Microliters Converter — pL to uL
Convert Picoliter (pL) to Microliter (uL) using the exact conversion factor (1 picoliter = 0.000001 microliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picoliters to Microliters 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.
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-15 / 1e-9.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Picoliters to Microliters
Picoliter 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: Picoliter is 1e-12 liter units, and microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Formula
microliters = picoliters × 0.000001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picoliter equals 1e-15 base units, and 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picoliter-to-microliter factor of 0.000001.
Simple example
1 pL × 0.000001 = 0.000001 uL
1 picoliter = 0.000001 microliters.
Real-world example
10 pL × 0.000001 = 0.00001 uL
10 picoliters = 0.00001 microliters.
Conversion table
| Picoliter (pL) | Microliter (uL) |
|---|---|
| 1 pL | 0.000001 uL |
| 5 pL | 0.000005 uL |
| 10 pL | 0.00001 uL |
| 25 pL | 0.000025 uL |
| 50 pL | 0.00005 uL |
| 100 pL | 0.0001 uL |
Reverse conversion: Microliter to Picoliter
0.000001 uL × 1000000 = 1 pL
0.000001 microliters = 1 picoliter.
picoliters = microliters × 1000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microliter to Picoliter.
Understanding the Picoliter (pL)
Picoliter is 1e-12 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 picoliter?
1 picoliter equals 0.000001 microliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picoliter to microliter?
Multiply the picoliter value by 0.000001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microliter back to picoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microliter equals 1,000,000 picoliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a picoliter?
Picoliter (pL) is a unit of volume.
What is a microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
Is the picoliter to microliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both picoliter and microliter 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.