Convert gill (UK) to quart (US)
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to quart (US) [qt (US)], or Convert quart (US) to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Quart (Us)
1 gi (UK) = 0.150118741216451 qt (US)
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to qt (US):
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 0.150118741216451 qt (US) = 2.25178111824676 qt (US)
Gill (Uk) to Quart (Us) 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.
Quart (Us)
A quart (US) is a unit of volume measurement equal to one-fourth of a US gallon, commonly used for liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The quart originated from the Old French word 'quarte,' meaning 'quarter,' and has been used in the United States since the 18th century as part of the customary system of measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US quart is used primarily in cooking, beverage packaging, and measuring liquids in the United States, although it has largely been replaced by metric units in scientific contexts.