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To convert from Matsked (msk) to Gigaliter (Gl), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Matsked (msk) to Gigaliter (Gl).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Matsked (msk) is equal to Gigaliter (Gl).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Matsked (msk) to Gigaliter (Gl):
| Matskedar | Gigaliters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 msk | Gl |
| 0.001 msk | Gl |
| 0.1 msk | Gl |
| 1 msk | Gl |
| 2 msk | Gl |
| 3 msk | Gl |
| 4 msk | Gl |
| 5 msk | Gl |
| 6 msk | Gl |
| 7 msk | Gl |
| 8 msk | Gl |
| 9 msk | Gl |
| 10 msk | Gl |
| 20 msk | Gl |
| 30 msk | Gl |
| 40 msk | Gl |
| 50 msk | Gl |
| 100 msk | Gl |
| 1000 msk | Gl |
| 10000 msk | Gl |
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Have you ever found a delicious Scandinavian recipe that calls for a "matsked" of an ingredient and wondered what it means? You're in the right place!
The matsked (msk) is a common unit of volume in Nordic cooking.
This guide will quickly teach you how to convert matsked to milliliters (ml), tablespoons, and liters so that you can get back to baking.
For those in a hurry, here are the key matsked conversions:
The most important thing to know about the matsked is that it's the direct equivalent of a standard metric tablespoon.
This makes conversions incredibly simple.
In the metric system, a tablespoon is officially defined as 15 ml. Therefore, a matsked is also precisely 15 ml.
Because there are 1,000 milliliters in one liter, the math is straightforward: 0.015 L × 1,000 = 15 ml.
This means if your recipe calls for one matsked, you don't need special equipment. You can use a standard tablespoon to get the perfect measurement every time.
The term "matsked" gives a clue to its origin. It is the Swedish word for "tablespoon," breaking down into mat (food) and sked (spoon).
The plural form you might see in recipes is matskedar.
As a staple of the Swedish measurement system, the matsked is frequently used in traditional and modern recipes across Scandinavia. Understanding its origin helps clarify its use, making it easier to explore authentic Nordic cooking.
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.