Convert cubic decimeter to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Gigaliter
1 dm^3 = 1e-09 GL
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to GL:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 1e-09 GL = 1.5e-08 GL
Cubic Decimeter to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.
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.