Convert gill (US) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Cubic Centimeter
1 gi = 118.294118 cm^3
Example: convert 15 gi to cm^3:
15 gi = 15 × 118.294118 cm^3 = 1774.41177 cm^3
Gill (Us) to Cubic Centimeter 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.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).