Gigalitres to Decilitres conversion

How to convert gigalitres to decilitres?

Certainly! A gigalitre (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion litres (1,000,000,000 litres). A decilitre (dL) is one-tenth of a litre (0.1 litres).

To convert gigalitres to decilitres, you can use the following steps:

1. Convert gigalitres to litres:

   • 1 gigalitre (GL) = 1,000,000,000 litres (L).

2. Convert litres to decilitres:

   • 1 litre = 10 decilitres (dL).

So, to convert from gigalitres to decilitres:

$1 \text{ GL} = 1,000,000,000 \text{ L} \times 10 \text{ dL/L} = 10,000,000,000 \text{ dL}.$

Therefore, 1 gigalitre is 10,000,000,000 decilitres.

Real World Examples of Gigalitres

1. Reservoirs and Dams:

   • A large reservoir might hold several gigalitres of water. For example, the Sydney Harbour in Australia has a capacity of about 500 gigalitres.

2. Annual Water Consumption:

   • The annual water consumption of a large city can be in the range of gigalitres. For instance, the city of Los Angeles uses around 2,200 gigalitres of water annually.

3. River Flow:

   • The flow of large rivers is often measured in gigalitres per year or per month. For instance, the average annual flow of the Thames River in the United Kingdom is around 5.3 gigalitres per day.

4. Agricultural Use:

   • Large-scale agricultural areas can use gigalitres of water for irrigation over a growing season. The Central Valley Project in California provides around 7,000 gigalitres of water annually for agricultural purposes.

These examples help illustrate the scale of volumes that are measured in gigalitres, showing its relevance in contexts such as water management, urban planning, and environmental science.