Nanograms (ng) to Picograms (pg) Converter
Convert nanograms (ng) to picograms (pg) for DNA/RNA quantification. A clinical-grade tool for geneticists needing integer precision.
Nucleic Acid Mass Converter
About
In molecular biology and genetics, quantifying nucleic acids often yields values on the edge of the nanogram scale. When working with single-cell sequencing or PCR templates, converting these small fractional masses into picograms (pg) provides easier-to-read integer values. For instance, 0.05 ng becomes a clean 50 pg, reducing the cognitive load during pipetting protocols.
This tool is engineered for precision and readability. Unlike standard converters, it anticipates the needs of geneticists by supporting batch-ready logic (fast entry) and prioritizing whole-number outputs. It is strictly calibrated to the metric difference of 1,000, ensuring that data integrity remains intact for sensitive downstream applications like Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation.
Formulas
The prefix nano- represents 10-9, while pico- represents 10-12. Since a nanogram is 1,000 times heavier than a picogram, the conversion factor is a simple multiplication.
Reference Data
| Nanograms (ng) | Picograms (pg) | Biological Reference |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 ng | 1 pg | Approx. mass of E. coli genome |
| 0.006 ng | 6 pg | Diploid human cell DNA content |
| 0.1 ng | 100 pg | Low-input RNA-Seq limit |
| 1 ng | 1,000 pg | Standard qubit sensitivity floor |
| 50 ng | 50,000 pg | Typical plasmid prep yield (mini) |