Convert teaspoon (metric) to gigaliter
Please provide values below to convert teaspoon (metric) [tsp (metric)] to gigaliter [GL], or Convert gigaliter to teaspoon (metric).
How to Convert Teaspoon (Metric) to Gigaliter
1 tsp (metric) = 5e-12 GL
Example: convert 15 tsp (metric) to GL:
15 tsp (metric) = 15 × 5e-12 GL = 7.5e-11 GL
Teaspoon (Metric) to Gigaliter Conversion Table
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Teaspoon (Metric)
A teaspoon (tsp) is a unit of volume measurement commonly used in cooking, equal to approximately 5 milliliters in the metric system.
History/Origin
The teaspoon originated from the traditional spoon used for eating and serving, standardized over time for measurement purposes. Its metric equivalent was established to facilitate consistent cooking and recipe measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Today, the teaspoon is widely used in cooking and baking to measure small quantities of ingredients. It is also employed in medicine for dosing and in various measurement conversions within the culinary and scientific fields.
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.