Convert cubic centimeter to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Gigaliter
1 cm^3 = 1e-12 GL
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to GL:
15 cm^3 = 15 × 1e-12 GL = 1.5e-11 GL
Cubic Centimeter to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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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).
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.