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To convert from Gigaliter (Gl) to Kanna (kanna), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Gigaliter (Gl) to Kanna (kanna).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Gigaliter (Gl) is equal to Kanna (kanna).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Gigaliter (Gl) to Kanna (kanna):
| Gigaliters | Kannor |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 Gl | kanna |
| 0.001 Gl | kanna |
| 0.1 Gl | kanna |
| 1 Gl | kanna |
| 2 Gl | kanna |
| 3 Gl | kanna |
| 4 Gl | kanna |
| 5 Gl | kanna |
| 6 Gl | kanna |
| 7 Gl | kanna |
| 8 Gl | kanna |
| 9 Gl | kanna |
| 10 Gl | kanna |
| 20 Gl | kanna |
| 30 Gl | kanna |
| 40 Gl | kanna |
| 50 Gl | kanna |
| 100 Gl | kanna |
| 1000 Gl | kanna |
| 10000 Gl | kanna |
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A gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume in the metric system equal to one billion liters (109 L).
It can be challenging to visualize just how large a single gigaliter (GL) really is.
To put its immense scale into perspective, one gigaliter is the same as:
This massive scale is why the gigaliter is used for measuring things like a city's water supply or the capacity of a reservoir.
The gigaliter is a standard unit for measuring large-scale water resources and consumption.
You'll often see it used when discussing:
For example, Sydney Harbour contains roughly 500 gigaliters of water.
Measuring volumes in gigaliters is vital for professionals in:
The gigaliter fits neatly within the International System of Units (SI). The prefix "giga" means a factor of one billion.
This makes the conversions straightforward:
It is also equivalent to one million cubic meters (1,000,000 m3) and one-thousandth of a cubic kilometer (0.001 km3).
This makes it a perfect unit for measuring volumes that are too large for liters but smaller than a whole cubic kilometer.
A Kanna is a traditional unit of volume from Sweden, equal to 2.617 liters.
The word itself means "can," "pot," or "jug" in Swedish, directly reflecting its use as a container for measuring.
The correct plural form is Kannor, a term you'll find in historical records and recipes.
The Kanna has deep roots in Swedish history, serving as a standard unit of measurement long before the country adopted the metric system in 1889.
This measurement was a part of everyday life, used in homes and markets all across Sweden to measure everything from milk and spirits to dry goods.
The Kanna was part of a larger system of units, where a stop was half a Kanna, and a tunna (or barrel) was made up of 48 Kannor.
To help you visualize this volume, one Kanna is approximately the size of a large 2-liter soda bottle.
Here is a quick Kanna conversion guide to modern and historic units: