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About these units
Deciliter (dL)
A deciliter, 1/10 of a liter, appears prominently in medical diagnostics—especially in blood testing. Many laboratory measurements use dL as the denominator, such as mg/dL for blood glucose or cholesterol levels. In Europe, food packaging sometimes lists nutritional values per deciliter, especially for dairy products and soups. The dL is just large enough to be meaningful while still small enough for dietary and medical precision. Though not as common as liters or milliliters, the deciliter serves specialized roles where moderate scale and medical tradition intersect.
Picoliter (pL)
A picoliter is 10⁻¹² liters, bridging the gap between femtoliters and nanoliters. Many biological cells—such as yeast—have volumes in the picoliter range. This makes the unit particularly important in cell biology, single-cell genomics, and droplet microfluidics. Inkjet printers famously eject droplets on the order of a few picoliters, illustrating a precise and widespread technological use. This droplet size affects print resolution, color quality, and material deposition accuracy. The picoliter is also used in chemical analysis, micro-sampling, and lab-on-chip devices, where controlling tiny fluid quantities is essential for efficiency and precision.