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To convert from Glas (glas) to Kanna (kanna), use the following formula:
Kanna (kanna)
= 2001000 × 12.617× Glas (glas)
= 0.07642338555598012992× Glas (glas)
Let's convert 5 Glas (glas) to Kanna (kanna).
Using the formula:
5 × 0.07642338555598012992 = 0.3821169277799006496
Therefore, 5 Glas (glas) is equal to 0.3821169277799006496 Kanna (kanna).
How many glas are in one kanna? One Kanna (kanna) contains 13.085 Glas (glas) — the inverse of the factor above. Multiplying by 0.07642338555598012992 takes you from glas to kannor; multiplying by 13.085 brings you back.
Put in words: one glas equals 0.07642338555598012992 kannor, so the glas is the smaller unit of this pair. Converting between them never changes the amount of volume being measured — only the size of the unit you count it in.
A Glas is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to 0.2 Liters (l) or 200 milliliters (mL).
It's a simple and practical measurement, and its plural form is also "Glas."
As you might guess from the name, "Glas" is the German word for a drinking "glass."
This unit of volume originates from the typical size of a standard drinking glass in Germany and other German-speaking countries.
While not an official SI unit, it's a common, practical measurement you'll often see in German recipes for cakes or for serving everyday beverages like milk or juice.
Understanding how a Glas converts to other common units is essential for cooking and everyday use.
Since one Glas is exactly 200 mL, its conversions are very straightforward.
The Glas serves as a convenient bridge between other common metric volume units, highlighting its practical size for kitchen measurements.
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:
Here are some quick reference conversions from Glas (glas) to Kanna (kanna):
| Glas | Kannor |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 glas | 7.642338555598012992× 10-8 kanna |
| 0.001 glas | 0.00007642338555598012992 kanna |
| 0.1 glas | 0.007642338555598012992 kanna |
| 1 glas | 0.07642338555598012992 kanna |
| 2 glas | 0.15284677111196025984 kanna |
| 3 glas | 0.22927015666794038976 kanna |
| 4 glas | 0.30569354222392051968 kanna |
| 5 glas | 0.3821169277799006496 kanna |
| 6 glas | 0.45854031333588077952 kanna |
| 7 glas | 0.53496369889186090944 kanna |
| 8 glas | 0.61138708444784103936 kanna |
| 9 glas | 0.68781047000382116928 kanna |
| 10 glas | 0.7642338555598012992 kanna |
| 20 glas | 1.5284677111196025984 kanna |
| 30 glas | 2.2927015666794038976 kanna |
| 40 glas | 3.0569354222392051968 kanna |
| 50 glas | 3.821169277799006496 kanna |
| 100 glas | 7.642338555598012992 kanna |
| 1000 glas | 76.42338555598012992 kanna |
| 10000 glas | 764.2338555598012992 kanna |
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