Convert gill (US) to dekastere
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to dekastere [das], or Convert dekastere to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Dekastere
1 gi = 1.18294118e-05 das
Example: convert 15 gi to das:
15 gi = 15 × 1.18294118e-05 das = 0.000177441177 das
Gill (Us) to Dekastere Conversion Table
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Gill (Us)
A gill (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-quarter of a US pint, or 4 US fluid ounces.
History/Origin
The gill originated from the Old French 'gelle' and was historically used in the UK and US for measuring liquids, especially in brewing and cooking. Its usage has declined with the standardization of metric units.
Current Use
Today, the US gill is rarely used in everyday measurement but may still be encountered in historical contexts, traditional recipes, or specific industries like brewing and bartending in the United States.
Dekastere
A dekastere (das) is a unit of volume equal to ten liters, primarily used in certain European measurement systems.
History/Origin
The dekastere originated in traditional European measurement systems and was used historically for measuring larger quantities of liquids, especially in trade and agriculture. Its usage has declined with the adoption of the metric system.
Current Use
Today, the dekastere is rarely used and has been largely replaced by standard metric units such as liters. It may still be encountered in historical contexts or specific regional applications.