Decaliter is 10 liter units.
Decaliters to Gigaliters Converter — daL to GL
Convert Decaliter (daL) to Gigaliter (GL) using the exact conversion factor (1 decaliter = 1e-8 gigaliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Decaliters to Gigaliters converter
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Volume Converter
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 0.01 / 1e+6.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Decaliters to Gigaliters
Decaliter 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: Decaliter is 10 liter units, and gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units.
Formula
gigaliters = decaliters × 1e-8
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 decaliter equals 0.01 base units, and 1 gigaliter equals 1000000 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct decaliter-to-gigaliter factor of 1e-8.
Simple example
1 daL × 1e-8 = 1e-8 GL
1 decaliter = 1e-8 gigaliters.
Real-world example
10 daL × 1e-8 = 1e-7 GL
10 decaliters = 1e-7 gigaliters.
Conversion table
| Decaliter (daL) | Gigaliter (GL) |
|---|---|
| 1 daL | 1e-8 GL |
| 5 daL | 5e-8 GL |
| 10 daL | 1e-7 GL |
| 25 daL | 2.5e-7 GL |
| 50 daL | 5e-7 GL |
| 100 daL | 0.000001 GL |
Reverse conversion: Gigaliter to Decaliter
1e-8 GL × 100000000 = 1 daL
1e-8 gigaliters = 1 decaliter.
decaliters = gigaliters × 100000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Gigaliter to Decaliter.
Understanding the Decaliter (daL)
Decaliter is 10 liter units.
Understanding the Gigaliter (GL)
Gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many gigaliters are in 1 decaliter?
1 decaliter equals 1e-8 gigaliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert decaliter to gigaliter?
Multiply the decaliter value by 1e-8. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert gigaliter back to decaliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 gigaliter equals 100,000,000 decaliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a decaliter?
Decaliter (daL) is a unit of volume.
What is a gigaliter?
Gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume.
Is the decaliter to gigaliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both decaliter and gigaliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-8 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.