Convert pint (US) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert pint (US) [pt (US)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to pint (US).
How to Convert Pint (Us) to Gigaliter
1 pt (US) = 4.73176473e-10 GL
Example: convert 15 pt (US) to GL:
15 pt (US) = 15 × 4.73176473e-10 GL = 7.097647095e-09 GL
Pint (Us) to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Pint (Us)
A pint (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 16 US fluid ounces or approximately 473.176 milliliters.
History/Origin
The US pint originated from the British imperial pint but was standardized in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used primarily for measuring liquids like milk and beer.
Current Use
The US pint is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, dairy products, and other liquids in cooking, retail, and food service industries.
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.