Convert kiloliter to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert kiloliter [kL] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to kiloliter.
How to Convert Kiloliter to Gill (Us)
1 kL = 8453.50569332619 gi
Example: convert 15 kL to gi:
15 kL = 15 × 8453.50569332619 gi = 126802.585399893 gi
Kiloliter to Gill (Us) Conversion Table
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Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.
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.