Convert gill (US) to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert gill (US) [gi] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to gill (US).
How to Convert Gill (Us) to Hectoliter
1 gi = 0.00118294118 hL
Example: convert 15 gi to hL:
15 gi = 15 × 0.00118294118 hL = 0.0177441177 hL
Gill (Us) to Hectoliter Conversion Table
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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.
Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.