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Convert Microliters to Milliliters (µl to ml) ▶

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milliliters to microliters
ml	µl
1 ml	1000 µl
2 ml	2000 µl
3 ml	3000 µl
4 ml	4000 µl
5 ml	5000 µl
6 ml	6000 µl
7 ml	7000 µl
8 ml	8000 µl
9 ml	9000 µl
10 ml	10000 µl
11 ml	11000 µl
12 ml	12000 µl
13 ml	13000 µl
14 ml	14000 µl
15 ml	15000 µl
16 ml	16000 µl
17 ml	17000 µl
18 ml	18000 µl
19 ml	19000 µl
20 ml	20000 µl

How to convert

1 milliliter (ml) = 1000 microliter (µl). Milliliter (ml) is a unit of Volume used in Metric system. Microliter (µl) is a unit of Volume used in Metric system.

Milliliters - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Milliliter

A milliliter (international spelling) or milliliter (American English spelling) (SI symbol mL or ml) is a unit of volume that is used in the metric system. It is defined as one thousandth of a liter, or the volume of a cube with sides of 1 millimeter (0.001 meter) in length.

One milliliter is equal to 1 cubic centimeter, 0.000001 cubic meters, or 0.001 cubic decimeters.

History of the Milliliter

The milliliter is derived from the liter, which is a unit of volume that was first used by the French chemist Antoine Lavoisier in 1795 as a unit of volume for liquids and gases. The liter was originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at 4 °C and standard atmospheric pressure. The liter was later redefined several times based on different physical standards, such as a platinum-iridium cylinder and a wavelength of light. The current definition of the liter, adopted in 1964, is based on the cubic meter, which is the SI unit of volume. The liter is not an SI unit, but it is accepted by the CGPM (the standards body that defines the SI) for use with the SI.

The milliliter was introduced as a subunit of the liter in the metric system in 1795, along with other decimal subunits such as the centiliter and the deciliter. The milliliter was used for measuring very small volumes of liquids and gases, such as medicine, perfume, ink, and blood. The milliliter was also used for measuring some solids, such as granulated sugar, salt, and flour. The milliliter was adopted as a standard unit of measure in many countries that use the metric system, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

How to Convert Milliliters

To convert milliliters to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert milliliters to cubic centimeters, multiply by 1.
- Example: 2 mL × 1 = 2 cm3
To convert milliliters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.000001.
- Example: 2 mL × 0.000001 = 0.000002 m3
To convert milliliters to cubic decimeters, multiply by 0.001.
- Example: 2 mL × 0.001 = 0.002 dm3
To convert milliliters to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 0.000264.
- Example: 2 mL × 0.000264 = 0.000528 gal
To convert milliliters to bushels (US), multiply by 0.0000374.
- Example: 2 mL × 0.0000374 = 0.0000748 bu
To convert milliliters to barrels (oil), multiply by 0.0000063.
- Example: 2 mL × 0.0000063 = 0.0000126 bbl

To convert other units of volume to milliliters, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic centimeters to milliliters, divide by 1.
- Example: 2 cm3 ÷ 1 = 2 mL
To convert cubic meters to milliliters, divide by 0.000001.
- Example: 0.000002 m3 ÷ 0.000001 = 2 mL
To convert cubic decimeters to milliliters, divide by 0.001.
- Example: 0.002 dm3 ÷ 0.001 = 2 mL
To convert gallons (US liquid) to milliliters, divide by 0.000264.
- Example: 0.000528 gal ÷ 0.000264 = 2 mL
To convert bushels (US) to milliliters, divide by 0.0000374.
- Example: 0.0000748 bu ÷ 0.0000374 = 2 mL
To convert barrels (oil) to milliliters, divide by 0.0000063.
- Example: 0.0000126 bbl ÷ 0.0000063 = 2 mL

Where Milliliters are Used

Milliliters are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

In many countries that use the metric system, milliliters are used for measuring liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, soda, beer, wine, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen.
In some countries that use the imperial system, such as the United States and Canada, milliliters are used for measuring some liquids and gases, such as medicine, perfume, ink, and blood.
In the European Union, milliliters are used for measuring fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of vehicles.
In the medical industry, milliliters are used for measuring blood volume, urine output, and intravenous fluid administration.
In the scientific industry, milliliters are used for measuring chemical solutions, reactions, and concentrations.

Example Conversions of Milliliters to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of milliliters to other units of volume:

1 mL = 1 cm3
1 mL = 0.000001 m3
1 mL = 0.001 dm3
1 mL = 0.000264 gal
1 mL = 0.0000374 bu
1 mL = 0.0000063 bbl
1 mL = 0.001 L

Microliters - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Microliter

A microliter (symbol μl or μL) is a unit of volume that corresponds to one millionth of a liter (0.000001 liter) or one cubic millimeter (0.001 milliliter). It is a unit of volume in the metric system, which is based on the meter as the base unit of length.

One microliter is equal to 0.000000001 cubic meters, 0.00006102374 cubic inches, or 0.000000264172 gallons.

History of the Microliter

The microliter is derived from the liter, which is a unit of volume that was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The liter was defined as one cubic decimeter (0.1 meter) in length, width, and height. The liter was later redefined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at its maximum density and standard atmospheric pressure. The current definition of the liter, adopted in 1964, is based on the cubic meter, which is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of one meter in length.

The microliter was first used as a unit of volume for measuring very small amounts of liquids and gases, such as medicine, perfume, ink, and blood. The microliter was also used for measuring some solids, such as sugar, salt, and flour. The microliter was adopted as a standard unit of measure in many countries that use the metric system, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

How to Convert Microliters

To convert microliters to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert microliters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.000000001.
- Example: 2 μl × 0.000000001 = 0.000000002 m3
To convert microliters to cubic inches, multiply by 0.00006102374.
- Example: 2 μl × 0.00006102374 = 0.00012204748 in3
To convert microliters to milliliters or liters, multiply by 0.001 or divide by 1000000 respectively.
- Example: 2 μl × 0.001 = 0.002 mL or 2 μl ÷ 1000000 = 0.000002 L
To convert microliters to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 0.000000264172.
- Example: 2 μl × 0.000000264172 = 0.000000528344 gal
To convert microliters to bushels (US), multiply by 0.00000002837825.
- Example: 2 μl × 0.00000002837825 = 0.0000000567565 bu
To convert microliters to barrels (oil), multiply by 0.00000000628981.
- Example: 2 μl × 0.00000000628981 = 0.00000001257962 bbl

To convert other units of volume to microliters, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

To convert cubic meters to microliters, divide by 0.000000001.
- Example: 0.000000002 m3 ÷ 0.000000001 = 2 μl
To convert cubic inches to microliters, divide by 0.00006102374.
- Example: 0.00012204748 in3 ÷ 0.00006102374 = 2 μl
To convert milliliters or liters to microliters, divide by 0.001 or multiply by 1000000 respectively.
- Example: 0.002 mL ÷ 0.001 = 2 μl or 0.000002 L × 1000000 = 2 μl
To convert gallons (US liquid) to microliters, divide by 0.000000264172.
- Example: 0.000000528344 gal ÷ 0.000000264172 = 2 μl
To convert bushels (US) to microliters, divide by 0.00000002837825.
- Example: 0.0000000567565 bu ÷ 0.00000002837825 = 2 μl
To convert barrels (oil) to microliters, divide by 0.00000000628981.
- Example: 0.00000001257962 bbl ÷ 0.00000000628981 = 2 μl

Where Microliters are Used

Microliters are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.