Convert gigaliter to cc
Please provide values below to convert gigaliter [GL] to cc [cc, cm^3], or Convert cc to gigaliter.
How to Convert Gigaliter to Cc
1 GL = 1000000000000 cc, cm^3
Example: convert 15 GL to cc, cm^3:
15 GL = 15 × 1000000000000 cc, cm^3 = 15000000000000 cc, cm^3
Gigaliter to Cc Conversion Table
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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.
Cc
The cubic centimeter (cc or cm^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and medical contexts as a convenient measure of small volumes, especially in fields like medicine and engineering, evolving from the metric system's adoption in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., syringe capacities), automotive engine displacements, and scientific applications, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).