Convert gigaliter to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert gigaliter [GL] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to gigaliter.
How to Convert Gigaliter to Cubic Centimeter
1 GL = 1000000000000 cm^3
Example: convert 15 GL to cm^3:
15 GL = 15 × 1000000000000 cm^3 = 15000000000000 cm^3
Gigaliter to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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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.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).