Convert microliter to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert microliter [µL] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to microliter.
How to Convert Microliter to Pint (Uk)
1 µL = 1.75975383155601e-06 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 µL to pt (UK):
15 µL = 15 × 1.75975383155601e-06 pt (UK) = 2.63963074733402e-05 pt (UK)
Microliter to Pint (Uk) Conversion Table
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Microliter
A microliter (µL) is a unit of volume equal to one millionth of a liter, or 10^-6 liters.
History/Origin
The microliter was introduced as part of the metric system to facilitate precise measurement in scientific and medical fields, especially with the advent of micro-scale laboratory techniques.
Current Use
Microliters are commonly used in laboratories for measuring small liquid volumes, such as in chemistry, biology, and medical diagnostics, often in conjunction with micropipettes and microfluidic devices.
Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.