Convert gallon (UK) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Gigaliter
1 gal (UK) = 4.54609e-09 GL
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to GL:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 4.54609e-09 GL = 6.819135e-08 GL
Gallon (Uk) to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.
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.