Convert kiloliter to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert kiloliter [kL] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to kiloliter.
How to Convert Kiloliter to Gigaliter
1 kL = 1e-06 GL
Example: convert 15 kL to GL:
15 kL = 15 × 1e-06 GL = 1.5e-05 GL
Kiloliter to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.
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.