Convert cup (UK) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert cup (UK) [cup (UK)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to cup (UK).
How to Convert Cup (Uk) to Gigaliter
1 cup (UK) = 2.841306e-10 GL
Example: convert 15 cup (UK) to GL:
15 cup (UK) = 15 × 2.841306e-10 GL = 4.261959e-09 GL
Cup (Uk) to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Cup (Uk)
A cup (UK) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in cooking, equal to approximately 284.13 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK cup has origins in traditional British cooking and measurement systems, historically based on the imperial system. Its use has been standardized in culinary contexts over time, though it is less common in official measurement standards today.
Current Use
The UK cup is primarily used in recipes and cooking instructions within the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is also used in nutritional labeling and culinary contexts, often standardized as 284 milliliters for practical purposes.
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.