Gigalitres (Gl) to Litres (l) conversion

Gigalitres to Litres conversion table

Gigalitres (Gl)Litres (l)
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11000000000
22000000000
33000000000
44000000000
55000000000
66000000000
77000000000
88000000000
99000000000
1010000000000
2020000000000
3030000000000
4040000000000
5050000000000
6060000000000
7070000000000
8080000000000
9090000000000
100100000000000
10001000000000000

How to convert gigalitres to litres?

Converting between Gigalitres (GL) and Litres (L) is a common task when dealing with large volumes of liquids. Understanding this conversion is essential in various fields, from water resource management to industrial processes. This conversion is based on the metric system, making it straightforward.

Conversion Basics

The metric system uses powers of 10, making conversions relatively simple. The prefix "Giga" represents 10910^9. Thus, one Gigalitre is equal to one billion litres.

1 GL=109 L1 \text{ GL} = 10^9 \text{ L}

Converting Gigalitres to Litres

To convert Gigalitres to Litres, you simply multiply the number of Gigalitres by 10910^9.

Example:

Convert 1 Gigalitre to Litres.

1 GL×109=1,000,000,000 L1 \text{ GL} \times 10^9 = 1,000,000,000 \text{ L}

Therefore, 1 Gigalitre is equal to 1 billion Litres.

Converting Litres to Gigalitres

To convert Litres to Gigalitres, you divide the number of Litres by 10910^9.

Example:

Convert 1 Litre to Gigalitres.

1 L÷109=1×109 GL1 \text{ L} \div 10^9 = 1 \times 10^{-9} \text{ GL}

Thus, 1 Litre is equal to one billionth of a Gigalitre.

Real-World Examples

  • Water Reservoir Capacity: Estimating the amount of water in a large reservoir. For instance, a reservoir might hold 2.5 GL of water, which is 2,500,000,000 L.
  • Industrial Processes: Industries like beverage production often deal with large volumes. A beverage company might produce 0.05 GL (50,000,000 L) of soft drinks per year.
  • Wastewater Treatment: Wastewater treatment plants process significant volumes of water. A plant might treat 0.001 GL (1,000,000 L) of wastewater per day.

Interesting Facts and Laws

While there isn't a specific "law" tied to the Gigalitre to Litre conversion, understanding volume and its measurement is crucial in many fields governed by laws and regulations. For example:

  • Water Rights: In many regions, water rights determine how much water individuals or entities can extract from sources. Accurate volume measurements using units like Litres and Gigalitres are essential for enforcing these rights.
  • Environmental Regulations: Regulations often set limits on the discharge of pollutants into water bodies. Monitoring and reporting volumes in units like Litres and Gigalitres are key to compliance.

Credible Sources

See below section for step by step unit conversion with formulas and explanations. Please refer to the table below for a list of all the Litres to other unit conversions.

What is Gigalitres?

A gigalitre is a large unit of volume, primarily used for measuring vast quantities of liquids, especially water resources. Understanding its scale is key to appreciating its use in environmental and industrial contexts.

Definition of Gigalitre

A gigalitre (GL) is a unit of volume equal to one billion litres. In scientific notation, it's represented as 1×1091 \times 10^9 litres.

Formation and Relationship to Other Units

The prefix "giga" in gigalitre denotes a factor of one billion (10910^9). Therefore:

  • 1 Gigalitre (GL) = 1,000,000,000 Litres (L)
  • 1 Gigalitre (GL) = 1,000,000 Cubic Meters (m3m^3)
  • 1 Gigalitre (GL) = 1,000 Megalitres (ML)

Real-World Examples of Gigalitre Quantities

  • Reservoir Capacity: Large reservoirs and dams often have their capacity measured in gigalitres. For example, a medium-sized reservoir might hold 50-100 GL of water.
  • Water Consumption: The annual water consumption of a large city can be measured in gigalitres.
  • Irrigation: Large-scale irrigation projects use gigalitres of water per season to irrigate crops.
  • Industrial Usage: Industries that require vast amounts of water, such as power plants and mining operations, often measure their water usage in gigalitres.
  • Flooding: Large flood events can displace or involve gigalitres of water.

Interesting Facts

  • Unit Symbol Standardization: While "GL" is the common abbreviation, variations like "Gl" might exist, but "GL" is the preferred symbol according to SI standards.
  • Scale Comparison: One gigalitre is enough to fill approximately 400 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
  • Environmental Impact: Tracking water resources in gigalitre quantities is essential for managing water scarcity, planning infrastructure, and understanding environmental impact.
  • Lake Superior: Lake Superior is one of the largest fresh water lake in the world. Its approximate volume is about 12,000 Gigalitres.

Application

Gigalitre and other volume measurements are used in many fields. For more information read the article about volume.

What is Litres?

This section will explore the definition of liters, their origin, relationship to other units, and some common uses. We'll also touch upon some interesting facts and examples.

Definition of Litre

A litre (L) is a metric unit of volume. It is defined as the volume of one cubic decimeter (dm3dm^3). One litre of water almost has a mass of precisely one kilogram due to how metric system was initially defined.

History and Formation

The litre was introduced as part of the French metric system in 1795, originally defined as one cubic decimeter. The name "litre" comes from the older French unit, the "litron." Over time, the precise definition has been slightly refined, but the core concept remains the same.

Relation to Other Units

  • Cubic Centimeters (cm3cm^3 or cc): 1 L = 1000 cm3cm^3
  • Millilitres (mL): 1 L = 1000 mL
  • Cubic Meters (m3m^3): 1 L = 0.001 m3m^3
  • Gallons (gal): 1 L ≈ 0.264 US gallons
  • Quarts (qt): 1 L ≈ 1.057 US liquid quarts

Interesting Facts and Connections

While no specific "law" is directly tied to the litre itself, its consistent definition and wide adoption highlight its importance in the International System of Units (SI). Its relationship to the kilogram via the density of water was a key design principle of the metric system.

Real-World Examples

  • Beverages: A standard bottle of water is often 1 or 1.5 litres. Soda bottles commonly come in 2-litre sizes.
  • Fuel: Car fuel tanks are measured in litres (e.g., 50-litre tank). Fuel consumption is often expressed as litres per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
  • Cooking: Recipes often specify liquid ingredients in millilitres or litres. For example, a soup recipe might call for 2 litres of broth.
  • Medical: Intravenous (IV) fluids are administered in litres, and blood volume is often estimated in litres.
  • Aquariums: The capacity of an aquarium is measured in litres, for example 100-litre tank.
  • Engine Displacement: Engine size is commonly measured in litres, such as a 2.0-litre engine. This refers to the total volume displaced by the pistons during one complete cycle.

Formulae examples

Relationship between Litres and Cubic Meters:

1 L=0.001 m31 \text{ L} = 0.001 \text{ m}^3

Relationship between Litres and Millilitres:

1 L=1000 mL1 \text{ L} = 1000 \text{ mL}

Relationship between Litres and Cubic Centimeters:

1 L=1000 cm31 \text{ L} = 1000 \text{ cm}^3

External Links

For a broader overview of the litre, you can consult the Wikipedia page. You can also explore the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM), the international standards organization responsible for maintaining the SI system.

Complete Gigalitres conversion table

Enter # of Gigalitres
Convert 1 Gl to other unitsResult
Gigalitres to Cubic Millimeters (Gl to mm3)1000000000000000
Gigalitres to Cubic Centimeters (Gl to cm3)1000000000000
Gigalitres to Cubic Decimeters (Gl to dm3)1000000000
Gigalitres to Millilitres (Gl to ml)1000000000000
Gigalitres to Centilitres (Gl to cl)100000000000
Gigalitres to Decilitres (Gl to dl)10000000000
Gigalitres to Litres (Gl to l)1000000000
Gigalitres to Kilolitres (Gl to kl)1000000
Gigalitres to Megalitres (Gl to Ml)1000
Gigalitres to Cubic meters (Gl to m3)1000000
Gigalitres to Cubic kilometers (Gl to km3)0.001
Gigalitres to Kryddmått (Gl to krm)1000000000000
Gigalitres to Teskedar (Gl to tsk)200000000000
Gigalitres to Matskedar (Gl to msk)66666666666.667
Gigalitres to Kaffekoppar (Gl to kkp)6666666666.6667
Gigalitres to Glas (Gl to glas)5000000000
Gigalitres to Kannor (Gl to kanna)382116927.7799
Gigalitres to Teaspoons (Gl to tsp)202884135600
Gigalitres to Tablespoons (Gl to Tbs)67628045200
Gigalitres to Cubic inches (Gl to in3)61024025193.554
Gigalitres to Fluid Ounces (Gl to fl-oz)33814022600
Gigalitres to Cups (Gl to cup)4226752825
Gigalitres to Pints (Gl to pnt)2113376412.5
Gigalitres to Quarts (Gl to qt)1056688206.25
Gigalitres to Gallons (Gl to gal)264172051.5625
Gigalitres to Cubic feet (Gl to ft3)35314684.816596
Gigalitres to Cubic yards (Gl to yd3)1307949.3669907