Convert cup (metric) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert cup (metric) [cup (metric)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to cup (metric).
How to Convert Cup (Metric) to Gigaliter
1 cup (metric) = 2.5e-10 GL
Example: convert 15 cup (metric) to GL:
15 cup (metric) = 15 × 2.5e-10 GL = 3.75e-09 GL
Cup (Metric) to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Cup (Metric)
A metric cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 250 milliliters.
History/Origin
The metric cup was introduced as part of the metric system to standardize volume measurements, replacing various traditional cups used in different regions.
Current Use
The metric cup is commonly used in cooking and baking in countries adopting the metric system, especially in recipes and food labeling.
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.