Convert gigaliter to gill (UK)
Please provide values below to convert gigaliter [GL] to gill (UK) [gi (UK)], or Convert gill (UK) to gigaliter.
How to Convert Gigaliter to Gill (Uk)
1 GL = 7039015920.79694 gi (UK)
Example: convert 15 GL to gi (UK):
15 GL = 15 × 7039015920.79694 gi (UK) = 105585238811.954 gi (UK)
Gigaliter to Gill (Uk) Conversion Table
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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.
Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.