Convert gill (US) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Gigaliter
1 gi = 1.18294118e-10 GL
Example: convert 15 gi to GL:
15 gi = 15 × 1.18294118e-10 GL = 1.77441177e-09 GL
Gill (Us) to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
Gigaliter
A gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion liters (10^9 liters).
History/Origin
The gigaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a standard unit for large-scale volume measurements, especially in environmental and industrial contexts, following the adoption of the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
Gigaliters are used to measure large quantities of liquids, such as water resources, in environmental studies, water management, and large-scale industrial processes.