Convert gill (UK) to liter
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Liter
1 gi (UK) = 0.142065313 L, l
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to L, l:
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 0.142065313 L, l = 2.130979695 L, l
Gill (Uk) to Liter Conversion Table
| gill (UK) | liter |
|---|
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.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.