What does picomol per second represent?

Picomol per second is a unit representing very small molar flow rates, equal to 10^-12 moles passing a point each second.

Why convert picomol per second to centimol per second?

Converting to centimol per second helps translate tiny molar flow rates into larger units better suited for chemical engineering and kinetics analyses.

What are common applications of this conversion?

This conversion is widely used in biotechnology, microfluidics, enzyme kinetics, analytical chemistry, and flow chemistry tasks.

How to Convert from Picomol/second [pmol/s] to Centimol/second [cmol/s]?

Learn how to convert molar flow rates from picomol per second (pmol/s) to centimol per second (cmol/s) with this easy-to-use online tool designed for scientific and engineering applications.

Picomol/second [pmol/s]

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Picomol/second [pmol/s] to Centimol/second [cmol/s] Conversion Table

Picomol/second [pmol/s]	Centimol/second [cmol/s]

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Picomol/second [pmol/s] to Centimol/second [cmol/s] Conversion Table
Picomol/second [pmol/s]	Centimol/second [cmol/s]

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What Is This Tool?

This tool converts molar flow rates from picomol per second (pmol/s), a unit representing extremely small substance amounts passing per second, to centimol per second (cmol/s), a larger unit commonly used in chemical engineering and kinetics.

How to Use This Tool?

Enter the value in picomol per second (pmol/s) you want to convert.
Select the target unit as centimol per second (cmol/s).
Click the convert button to see the equivalent molar flow rate.
Review the conversion output alongside examples for validation.

Key Features

Converts very small molar flow rates from pmol/s to cmol/s accurately.
Supports use cases in biotechnology, microfluidics, enzymology, and chemical engineering.
Simple and browser-based interface requires no specialized software.
Shows conversion examples for clarity and ease of understanding.

Examples

Convert 5 pmol/s: equals 5 × 1e-10 cmol/s resulting in 5e-10 cmol/s.
Convert 200 pmol/s: equals 200 × 1e-10 cmol/s resulting in 2e-8 cmol/s.

Common Use Cases

Microfluidic reagent delivery and precise dosing at very low volumes.
Analyzing enzyme reaction rates and single-cell secretion flows in biochemical studies.
Performing mass-balance and reaction-rate calculations in chemical engineering processes.

Tips & Best Practices

Ensure accurate input values to prevent errors due to scale differences.
Use the conversion for integrating biochemical flows into chemical engineering calculations.
Consider the scale difference and handle extremely low molar rates carefully during measurement.

Limitations

Large scale differences (10^-12 vs 10^-2 mol/s) require careful handling to avoid rounding errors.
Precision is critical when measuring very low flow rates to maintain data reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does picomol per second represent?: Picomol per second is a unit representing very small molar flow rates, equal to 10^-12 moles passing a point each second.
Why convert picomol per second to centimol per second?: Converting to centimol per second helps translate tiny molar flow rates into larger units better suited for chemical engineering and kinetics analyses.
What are common applications of this conversion?: This conversion is widely used in biotechnology, microfluidics, enzyme kinetics, analytical chemistry, and flow chemistry tasks.

Key Terminology

Picomol per second (pmol/s): A derived SI unit of molar flow representing 10^-12 moles passing a point each second, used in very low flow chemical and biochemical measurements.
Centimol per second (cmol/s): A molar flow rate unit equal to 10^-2 moles per second, commonly used in chemical engineering and kinetics.
Molar flow rate: The amount of substance (in moles) passing through a point or stream per unit time.

Quick Knowledge Check

What is the definition of picomol per second?

A molar flow rate equal to 10^-6 moles per second

A molar flow rate equal to 10^-12 moles per second

A molar flow rate equal to 10^-2 moles per second

What is the relationship between picomol/second and centimol/second?

1 pmol/s equals 1e-8 cmol/s

1 pmol/s equals 1e-10 cmol/s

1 pmol/s equals 1e-6 cmol/s

In which field is conversion from pmol/s to cmol/s commonly used?

Aerospace engineering

Biotechnology and chemical engineering

Civil engineering

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