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To convert from Kanna (kanna) to Glas (glas), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Kanna (kanna) to Glas (glas).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Kanna (kanna) is equal to Glas (glas).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Kanna (kanna) to Glas (glas):
| Kannor | Glas |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 kanna | glas |
| 0.001 kanna | glas |
| 0.1 kanna | glas |
| 1 kanna | glas |
| 2 kanna | glas |
| 3 kanna | glas |
| 4 kanna | glas |
| 5 kanna | glas |
| 6 kanna | glas |
| 7 kanna | glas |
| 8 kanna | glas |
| 9 kanna | glas |
| 10 kanna | glas |
| 20 kanna | glas |
| 30 kanna | glas |
| 40 kanna | glas |
| 50 kanna | glas |
| 100 kanna | glas |
| 1000 kanna | glas |
| 10000 kanna | glas |
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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:
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.