Cubic metric volume unit.
Cubic Centimeters to Gigaliters Converter — cm3 to GL
Convert Cubic Centimeter (cm3) to Gigaliter (GL) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic centimeter = 1e-12 gigaliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Cubic Centimeters to Gigaliters converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 1e+6.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Centimeters to Gigaliters
Cubic Centimeter and Gigaliter appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Cubic metric volume unit, and gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units.
Formula
gigaliters = cubic centimeters × 1e-12
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 gigaliter equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic centimeter-to-gigaliter factor of 1e-12.
Simple example
1 cm3 × 1e-12 = 1e-12 GL
1 cubic centimeter = 1e-12 gigaliters.
Real-world example
10 cm3 × 1e-12 = 1e-11 GL
10 cubic centimeters = 1e-11 gigaliters.
Conversion table
| Cubic Centimeter (cm3) | Gigaliter (GL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm3 | 1e-12 GL |
| 5 cm3 | 5e-12 GL |
| 10 cm3 | 1e-11 GL |
| 25 cm3 | 2.5e-11 GL |
| 50 cm3 | 5e-11 GL |
| 100 cm3 | 1e-10 GL |
Reverse conversion: Gigaliter to Cubic Centimeter
1e-12 GL × 1000000000000 = 1 cm3
1e-12 gigaliters = 1 cubic centimeters.
cubic centimeters = gigaliters × 1000000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gigaliter to Cubic Centimeter.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
Understanding the Gigaliter (GL)
Gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gigaliters are in 1 cubic centimeter?
1 cubic centimeter equals 1e-12 gigaliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic centimeter to gigaliter?
Multiply the cubic centimeter value by 1e-12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gigaliter back to cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gigaliter equals 1,000,000,000,000 cubic centimeters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic centimeter?
Cubic Centimeter (cm3) is a unit of volume.
What is a gigaliter?
Gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume.
Is the cubic centimeter to gigaliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic centimeter and gigaliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-12 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.