Convert deciliter to gill (UK)
Please provide values below to convert deciliter [dL] to gill (UK) [gi (UK)], or Convert gill (UK) to deciliter.
How to Convert Deciliter to Gill (Uk)
1 dL = 0.703901592079694 gi (UK)
Example: convert 15 dL to gi (UK):
15 dL = 15 × 0.703901592079694 gi (UK) = 10.5585238811954 gi (UK)
Deciliter to Gill (Uk) Conversion Table
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Deciliter
A deciliter (dL) is a unit of volume equal to one-tenth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquids.
History/Origin
The deciliter was introduced as part of the metric system in the 19th century to provide a convenient subdivision of the liter, facilitating measurements in cooking and scientific contexts.
Current Use
Deciliters are used in various countries for measuring liquids in cooking, nutrition labeling, and scientific experiments, especially where metric units are standard.
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.