Convert quart (UK) to gill (US)
Please provide values below to convert quart (UK) [qt (UK)] to gill (US) [gi], or Convert gill (US) to quart (UK).
How to Convert Quart (Uk) to Gill (Us)
1 qt (UK) = 9.60759942434331 gi
Example: convert 15 qt (UK) to gi:
15 qt (UK) = 15 × 9.60759942434331 gi = 144.11399136515 gi
Quart (Uk) to Gill (Us) Conversion Table
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Quart (Uk)
The quart (UK) is a unit of volume equal to one-fourth of a imperial gallon, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK quart has its origins in the imperial system established in 1824, replacing earlier customary units. It was historically used for measuring liquids like milk and beer before metrication.
Current Use
Today, the UK quart is largely obsolete and replaced by metric units, but it may still be encountered in historical contexts or traditional recipes.
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.