fmol to pmol Converter
To convert fmol to pmol, divide the value in femtomoles by 1,000.
How to Convert fmol to pmol
This fmol to pmol converter turns femtomoles into picomoles. Enter femtomoles to see picomoles.
There are 1,000 femtomoles in one picomole. Divide by 1,000, or move the decimal point three places to the left.
For example, 750 fmol ÷ 1,000 = 0.75 pmol.
1 fmol = 0.001 pmolDivide the number of femtomoles by 1,000 to get picomoles.Conversion Formula
The formula to convert fmol to pmol is:
Where:
- fmol = amount in femtomoles (10⁻¹⁵ mol)
- pmol = amount in picomoles (10⁻¹² mol)
Conversion Table
Common fmol to pmol conversions are shown below:
| fmol | pmol |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 0.33 | 0.00033 |
| 0.5 | 0.0005 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2.5 | 0.0025 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 33 | 0.033 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
Worked Examples
Here are some common examples of fmol to pmol conversion:
- 0.001 pmol = 1 fmol
- 0.005 pmol = 5 fmol
- 0.033 pmol = 33 fmol
- 0.1 pmol = 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 picomole (pmol)?
A picomole (pmol) is a unit of amount of substance equal to 10⁻¹² mole.
The prefix pico- (p) means 10⁻¹², or one trillionth. So 1 pmol = 0.000000000001 mol.
Why Is the Conversion Factor 0.001?
A femtomole is 10⁻¹⁵ mole, while a picomole is 10⁻¹² mole.
Therefore, 1 femtomole equals 0.001 picomoles. To convert fmol to pmol, you divide by 1,000, and to convert pmol to fmol, you multiply by 1,000.
Uses and Importance of fmol and pmol
Converting femtomoles to picomoles is useful when a sum of small amounts gets large, or when a protocol uses pmol.
Pooling samples
Combining many fmol-scale samples can give a total that reads better in pmol.
Matching instrument settings
Some software asks for sample amounts in pmol while your notes use fmol.
Ligation reactions
Vector and insert amounts in fmol are sometimes compared with oligo adapters measured in pmol.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is 1 fmol in pmol?
1 fmol = 0.001 pmol.
What is 2,500 fmol in pmol?
2,500 ÷ 1,000 = 2.5 pmol.
Is fmol smaller than pmol?
Yes. A femtomole is one thousandth of a picomole.
What does the f in fmol mean?
f stands for femto-, the SI prefix for 10−15.
Is fmol to pmol the same as fM to pM?
The factor is the same, but fM and pM are concentrations. This page converts amounts.
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Accuracy and Scope
The factor 1 fmol = 0.001 pmol is exact.
This tool does not interpret instrument data; it converts units only.
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