Converting Microliters to Milliliters

The method to convert microliters (μL) to milliliters (mL) is demonstrated in this worked example problem.

Problem:

Express 6.2 x 10⁴ microliters in milliliters.

Solution

1 μL = 10^-6 L
1 mL = 10^-3 L

Set up the conversion so the desired unit will be cancelled out. In this case, we want mL to be the remaining unit.

Volume in mL = (Volume in μL) x (10^-6 L/1 μL) x (1 mL/10^-3 L)
Volume in mL = (6.2 x 10⁴ μL) x (10^-6 L/1 μL) x (1 mL/10^-3 L)
Volume in mL = (6.2 x 10⁴ μL) x (10^-6/10^-3 mL/μL)
Volume in mL = (6.2 x 10⁴ μL) x (10^-3 mL/μL)
Volume in mL = 6.2 x 10¹ μL or 62 mL

Answer:

6.2 x 10⁴ μL = 62 mL