Convert deciliter to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert deciliter [dL] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to deciliter.
How to Convert Deciliter to Gill (Us)
1 dL = 0.845350569332619 gi
Example: convert 15 dL to gi:
15 dL = 15 × 0.845350569332619 gi = 12.6802585399893 gi
Deciliter to Gill (Us) Conversion Table
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Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.
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.