Microliters (mcl) to Milliliters (ml) Converter
Convert microliters to milliliters instantly. Features input sanitization for lab data and visual references for pipetting volumes.
About
In molecular biology and analytical chemistry, precision is non-negotiable. Protocols often switch between microliters (mcl or μL) for pipetting small reagents and milliliters (ml) for buffers or total reaction volumes. A calculation error here can ruin an entire PCR run, assay, or synthesis.
A microliter is one-millionth of a liter (10-6 L), while a milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter (10-3 L). This tool is designed for scientists and lab technicians who need to scale recipes up or down efficiently. It strips non-numeric characters from pasted text (like "200μL") to prevent syntax errors and provides visual context for the volumes involved.
Formulas
The conversion is a linear shift of three decimal places. Since a milliliter is 1,000 times larger than a microliter, you divide the value in microliters by 1,000.
Alternatively, in scientific notation:
Reference Data
| Microliters (μL) | Milliliters (ml) | Common Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 μL | 1.0 ml | Standard P1000 Pipette Tip (Blue) |
| 200 μL | 0.2 ml | PCR Tube Volume / P200 Tip (Yellow) |
| 100 μL | 0.1 ml | Typical ELISA Well Volume |
| 20 μL | 0.02 ml | Standard PCR Reaction Volume |
| 10 μL | 0.01 ml | P10 Tip (White/Clear) |
| 5,000 μL | 5.0 ml | Common Midi-Prep Elution |
| 1,000,000 μL | 1,000 ml | 1 Liter |
| 500 μL | 0.5 ml | Microcentrifuge Tube (Safe Limit) |