BIOL 1406
PreLab 1.5
What are the SI units for measuring volume?
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Many types of lab glassware can be used to measure volume |
The basic unit of volume is the liter (L). You should be able to rapidly convert measurements between liters, milliliters, and microliters.
One liter (L) | = 1,000 milliliters (mL) | = 1,000,000 microliters (μL) |
One milliliter (mL) | = 1,000 microliters (μL) | = 0.001 liter (L) |
To convert
liters to milliliters, multiply by 1,000.
2 L x 1,000 mL/L = 2,000 mL
To convert
milliliters to liters, divide by 1,000:
300 ml / 1,000 mL/L = 0.300 L
To convert
milliliters to microliters, multiply by 1,000.
0.600 mL x 1,000 μL/mL = 600 μL
To convert
microliters to milliliters, divide by 1,000:
1,500 μL / 1,000 μL/mL = 1.5 mL
Your Turn | ||
Express the following measurements in liters: | ||
250 μL = | Hint | Check your answer. |
1,500 μL = | Hint | Check your answer. |
37 mL = | Hint | Check your answer. |
Express each of the following measurements in milliliters: | ||
2.56 L = | Hint | Check your answer. |
0.0008 L = | Hint | Check your answer. |
1,037 μL = | Hint | Check your answer. |
Express each of the following measurements in microliters: | ||
0.347 mL = | Hint | Check your answer. |
0.00004 L = | Hint | Check your answer. |
0.062 L = | Hint | Check your answer. |
Your Turn | ||
Examine the figure carefully.
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What is the volume of fluid in the 10 mL graduated cylinder? |
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