Convert decistere to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert decistere [ds] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to decistere.
How to Convert Decistere to Gill (Us)
1 ds = 845.350569332619 gi
Example: convert 15 ds to gi:
15 ds = 15 × 845.350569332619 gi = 12680.2585399893 gi
Decistere to Gill (Us) Conversion Table
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Decistere
Decistere (ds) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-tenth of a litre, used primarily in some European countries for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The decistere originated in the metric system as a subunit of the litre, introduced to facilitate smaller volume measurements. Its usage has declined with the standardization of the litre and millilitre units.
Current Use
Today, the decistere is rarely used in everyday measurements but may still appear in historical contexts or specific regional applications within certain European countries.
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.