Convert drop to gill (UK)
Please provide values below to convert drop [drop] to gill (UK) [gi (UK)], or Convert gill (UK) to drop.
How to Convert Drop to Gill (Uk)
1 drop = 0.000351950796039847 gi (UK)
Example: convert 15 drop to gi (UK):
15 drop = 15 × 0.000351950796039847 gi (UK) = 0.0052792619405977 gi (UK)
Drop to Gill (Uk) Conversion Table
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Drop
A drop is a small unit of liquid volume typically used to measure small quantities of liquids, such as medicines or ingredients in cooking.
History/Origin
The concept of a drop as a unit has been used informally for centuries, often based on the amount of liquid dispensed from a dropper or similar device. Its exact volume has varied historically and culturally, but it is generally standardized in modern measurements.
Current Use
The drop is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cooking to measure small amounts of liquids, with a standard volume approximately equal to 0.05 milliliters.
Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.