Convert attoliter to quart (US)
Please provide values below to convert attoliter [aL] to quart (US) [qt (US)], or Convert quart (US) to attoliter.
How to Convert Attoliter to Quart (Us)
1 aL = 1.05668820943259e-18 qt (US)
Example: convert 15 aL to qt (US):
15 aL = 15 × 1.05668820943259e-18 qt (US) = 1.58503231414889e-17 qt (US)
Attoliter to Quart (Us) Conversion Table
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Attoliter
An attoliter (aL) is a unit of volume equal to 10^-18 liters, representing an extremely small volume measurement.
History/Origin
The attoliter was introduced as part of the metric system's effort to create standardized prefixes for very small quantities, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI). It is derived from the prefix 'atto-' which denotes 10^-18.
Current Use
Attoliters are primarily used in scientific research, particularly in fields like biochemistry and nanotechnology, to measure tiny volumes such as those of individual molecules or small biological samples.
Quart (Us)
A quart (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-fourth of a US gallon, commonly used for liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The quart originated from the Old French word 'quarte,' meaning 'quarter,' and has been used in the United States since the 18th century as part of the customary system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US quart is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.