Convert cubic yard to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic yard [yd^3] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to cubic yard.
How to Convert Cubic Yard to Gigaliter
1 yd^3 = 7.64554858e-07 GL
Example: convert 15 yd^3 to GL:
15 yd^3 = 15 × 7.64554858e-07 GL = 1.146832287e-05 GL
Cubic Yard to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Cubic Yard
A cubic yard is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one yard (3 feet) in length.
History/Origin
The cubic yard originated from the imperial and US customary measurement systems, primarily used in construction, landscaping, and shipping industries for measuring large volumes of materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic yard is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and waste management to measure materials like soil, gravel, and debris, and is part of volume conversions in various applications.
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.