Convert gill (UK) to petaliter
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to petaliter [PL], or Convert petaliter to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Petaliter
1 gi (UK) = 1.42065313e-16 PL
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to PL:
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 1.42065313e-16 PL = 2.130979695e-15 PL
Gill (Uk) to Petaliter Conversion Table
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Gill (Uk)
A gill (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-quarter of a pint, primarily used for measuring liquids such as spirits and milk.
History/Origin
The UK gill originated in the 19th century as part of the imperial measurement system, traditionally used in British households and trade for liquid measurements before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK gill is largely obsolete and rarely used in everyday measurements, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts, recipes, or specific legal or traditional settings.
Petaliter
A petaliter (PL) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one quadrillion liters, used primarily in scientific contexts for expressing extremely large volumes.
History/Origin
The petaliter was introduced as part of the extended metric system to facilitate measurements in fields such as astronomy and large-scale environmental studies, gaining recognition in the early 21st century.
Current Use
Currently, the petaliter is used mainly in scientific research, particularly in astrophysics and climate science, to quantify vast volumes such as cosmic gas clouds or global water reserves.