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To convert from Cup (cup) to Gigaliter (Gl), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Liter (l) and Fluid Ounce (fl-oz).
Let's convert 5 Cup (cup) to Gigaliter (Gl).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Cup (cup) is equal to Gigaliter (Gl).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Cup (cup) to Gigaliter (Gl):
| Cups | Gigaliters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 cup | Gl |
| 0.001 cup | Gl |
| 0.1 cup | Gl |
| 1 cup | Gl |
| 2 cup | Gl |
| 3 cup | Gl |
| 4 cup | Gl |
| 5 cup | Gl |
| 6 cup | Gl |
| 7 cup | Gl |
| 8 cup | Gl |
| 9 cup | Gl |
| 10 cup | Gl |
| 20 cup | Gl |
| 30 cup | Gl |
| 40 cup | Gl |
| 50 cup | Gl |
| 100 cup | Gl |
| 1000 cup | Gl |
| 10000 cup | Gl |
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A cup is a unit of volume measurement equal to 8 fluid ounces (fl oz).
It's one of the most common measurements used in recipes for cooking and baking, especially in the United States.
While they share the same name, not all cups are created equal.
A US customary cup is defined as 8 US fluid ounces (approximately 237 milliliters).
However, the metric cup used in countries like Australia, Canada, and New Zealand is standardized to 250 milliliters.
This slight difference is crucial to remember when following international recipes to ensure the correct ingredient proportions.
US Customary Cup:
Metric Cup:
The name of the measurement isn't a coincidence. Before standardized units became common, recipes relied on informal measurements using everyday kitchenware.
The "cup" literally referred to the volume of a standard teacup. Over time, this was standardized into the precise unit we use today.
Although the unit of volume (8 fl oz) remains the same, the tools used to measure dry and liquid ingredients differ for a reason.
Using the wrong type can lead to inaccurate measurements.
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.