fmol to nmol Converter
To convert fmol to nmol, divide the value in femtomoles by 1,000,000.
How to Convert fmol to nmol
This fmol to nmol converter changes femtomoles into nanomoles. Enter the value in fmol and read the result in nmol.
One nanomole is one million femtomoles. So you divide the femtomole value by 1,000,000.
For example, 5,000,000 fmol ÷ 1,000,000 = 5 nmol, and 250 fmol is only 0.00025 nmol.
1 fmol = 0.000001 nmolDivide the number of femtomoles by 1,000,000 to get nanomoles.Conversion Formula
The formula to convert fmol to nmol is:
Where:
- fmol = amount in femtomoles (10⁻¹⁵ mol)
- nmol = amount in nanomoles (10⁻⁹ mol)
Conversion Table
Common fmol to nmol conversions are shown below:
| fmol | nmol |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 1 × 10⁻⁸ |
| 0.1 | 1 × 10⁻⁷ |
| 0.33 | 3.3 × 10⁻⁷ |
| 0.5 | 5 × 10⁻⁷ |
| 1 | 0.000001 |
| 2.5 | 0.0000025 |
| 5 | 0.000005 |
| 10 | 0.00001 |
| 33 | 0.000033 |
| 50 | 0.00005 |
| 100 | 0.0001 |
| 250 | 0.00025 |
| 500 | 0.0005 |
| 1,000 | 0.001 |
Worked Examples
Here are some common examples of fmol to nmol conversion:
- 0.000001 nmol = 1 fmol
- 0.000005 nmol = 5 fmol
- 0.000033 nmol = 33 fmol
- 0.0001 nmol = 100 fmol
Unit Definitions
What is a femtomole (fmol)?
A femtomole (fmol) is a unit of amount of substance equal to 10⁻¹⁵ mole.
The prefix femto- (f) means 10⁻¹⁵, or one quadrillionth. So 1 fmol = 0.000000000000001 mol.
What is a nanomole (nmol)?
A nanomole (nmol) is a unit of amount of substance equal to 10⁻⁹ mole.
The prefix nano- (n) means 10⁻⁹, or one billionth. So 1 nmol = 0.000000001 mol.
Why Is the Conversion Factor 0.000001?
A femtomole is 10⁻¹⁵ mole, while a nanomole is 10⁻⁹ mole.
Therefore, 1 femtomole equals 0.000001 nanomoles. To convert fmol to nmol, you divide by 1,000,000, and to convert nmol to fmol, you multiply by 1,000,000.
Uses and Importance of fmol and nmol
Results from very sensitive methods often come out in femtomoles. Converting them to nanomoles connects them to the amounts you actually prepare and store.
Scaling back to stock
If a mass spectrometry run needs 200 fmol per injection, converting to nmol shows how little of a 1 nmol standard each run uses.
Comparing methods
One method may report in fmol and another in nmol. Converting puts them on the same scale.
Ligation planning
DNA amounts for ligation are often figured in fmol; stocks are often quantified in larger units.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is 1 fmol in nmol?
1 fmol = 0.000001 nmol, or 10−6 nmol.
How many injections of 500 fmol are in 1 nmol?
1 nmol = 1,000,000 fmol. 1,000,000 ÷ 500 = 2,000 injections, ignoring losses.
Why is my nmol answer so tiny?
A nanomole is a million times larger than a femtomole, so small fmol values become very small decimals.
Can I write the answer in scientific notation?
Yes. For example, 300 fmol = 3 × 10−4 nmol.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. It is fixed by the SI prefixes nano- (10−9) and femto- (10−15).
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Accuracy and Scope
The factor 1 fmol = 10−6 nmol is exact.
Real samples lose material on tubes and tips. At femtomole levels these losses can be large, so treat calculated amounts as ideal values.
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