Convert cubic centimeter to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Gill (Us)
1 cm^3 = 0.00845350569332619 gi
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to gi:
15 cm^3 = 15 × 0.00845350569332619 gi = 0.126802585399893 gi
Cubic Centimeter to Gill (Us) Conversion Table
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Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).
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.