Convert gill (UK) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert gill (UK) [gi (UK)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to gill (UK).
How to Convert Gill (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter
1 gi (UK) = 142.065313 cm^3
Example: convert 15 gi (UK) to cm^3:
15 gi (UK) = 15 × 142.065313 cm^3 = 2130.979695 cm^3
Gill (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter 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.
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).