Convert milliliter to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert milliliter [mL] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to milliliter.
How to Convert Milliliter to Gigaliter
1 mL = 1e-12 GL
Example: convert 15 mL to GL:
15 mL = 15 × 1e-12 GL = 1.5e-11 GL
Milliliter to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Milliliter
A milliliter (mL) is a unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter, commonly used to measure small quantities of liquids.
History/Origin
The milliliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century, aligning with the liter as the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI).
Current Use
The milliliter is widely used in science, medicine, cooking, and everyday measurements to quantify liquids and small volumes.
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.