Convert deciliter to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert deciliter [dL] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to deciliter.
How to Convert Deciliter to Gigaliter
1 dL = 1e-10 GL
Example: convert 15 dL to GL:
15 dL = 15 × 1e-10 GL = 1.5e-09 GL
Deciliter to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.
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.