Convert hectoliter to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert hectoliter [hL] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to hectoliter.
How to Convert Hectoliter to Gill (Us)
1 hL = 845.350569332619 gi
Example: convert 15 hL to gi:
15 hL = 15 × 845.350569332619 gi = 12680.2585399893 gi
Hectoliter to Gill (Us) Conversion Table
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Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.
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.