Convert hectoliter to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert hectoliter [hL] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to hectoliter.
How to Convert Hectoliter to Gigaliter
1 hL = 1e-07 GL
Example: convert 15 hL to GL:
15 hL = 15 × 1e-07 GL = 1.5e-06 GL
Hectoliter to Gigaliter 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.
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.