Convert megaliter to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert megaliter [ML] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to megaliter.
How to Convert Megaliter to Gigaliter
1 ML = 0.001 GL
Example: convert 15 ML to GL:
15 ML = 15 × 0.001 GL = 0.015 GL
Megaliter to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.
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.