Picoliter is 1e-12 liter units.
Picoliters to Nanoliters Converter — pL to nL
Convert Picoliter (pL) to Nanoliter (nL) using the exact conversion factor (1 picoliter = 0.001 nanoliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Picoliters to Nanoliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-15 / 1e-12.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Picoliters to Nanoliters
Picoliter and Nanoliter 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 nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
Formula
nanoliters = picoliters × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 picoliter equals 1e-15 base units, and 1 nanoliter equals 1e-12 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct picoliter-to-nanoliter factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 pL × 0.001 = 0.001 nL
1 picoliter = 0.001 nanoliters.
Real-world example
10 pL × 0.001 = 0.01 nL
10 picoliters = 0.01 nanoliters.
Conversion table
| Picoliter (pL) | Nanoliter (nL) |
|---|---|
| 1 pL | 0.001 nL |
| 5 pL | 0.005 nL |
| 10 pL | 0.01 nL |
| 25 pL | 0.025 nL |
| 50 pL | 0.05 nL |
| 100 pL | 0.1 nL |
Reverse conversion: Nanoliter to Picoliter
0.001 nL × 1000 = 1 pL
0.001 nanoliters = 1 picoliters.
picoliters = nanoliters × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Nanoliter to Picoliter.
Understanding the Picoliter (pL)
Picoliter is 1e-12 liter units.
Understanding the Nanoliter (nL)
Nanoliter is 1e-9 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many nanoliters are in 1 picoliter?
1 picoliter equals 0.001 nanoliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert picoliter to nanoliter?
Multiply the picoliter value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert nanoliter back to picoliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 nanoliter equals 1,000 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 nanoliter?
Nanoliter (nL) is a unit of volume.
Is the picoliter to nanoliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both picoliter and nanoliter 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.