Convert fluid ounce (US) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to fluid ounce (US).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Us) to Gigaliter
1 fl oz (US) = 2.957353e-11 GL
Example: convert 15 fl oz (US) to GL:
15 fl oz (US) = 15 × 2.957353e-11 GL = 4.4360295e-10 GL
Fluid Ounce (Us) to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Us)
A fluid ounce (US) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.5735 milliliters.
History/Origin
The fluid ounce originated from the imperial system and was adopted in the US as a customary unit for liquid measurements. Its size has varied historically, but the US fluid ounce has been standardized since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US fluid ounce is commonly used in recipes, food labeling, and beverage measurements within the United States. It is part of the customary measurement system and is used in various industries to specify liquid quantities.
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.