Convert gill (US) to cubic yard
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to cubic yard [yd^3], or Convert cubic yard to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Cubic Yard
1 gi = 0.000154722864896112 yd^3
Example: convert 15 gi to yd^3:
15 gi = 15 × 0.000154722864896112 yd^3 = 0.00232084297344168 yd^3
Gill (Us) to Cubic Yard 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.
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.