Gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units.
Gigaliters to Exaliters Converter — GL to EL
Convert Gigaliter (GL) to Exaliter (EL) using the exact conversion factor (1 gigaliter = 1e-9 exaliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Gigaliters to Exaliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Exaliter is 1000000000000000000 liter units.
Result = input x 1e+6 / 1e+15.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Gigaliters to Exaliters
Gigaliter and Exaliter 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: Gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units, and exaliter is 1000000000000000000 liter units.
Formula
exaliters = gigaliters × 1e-9
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 gigaliter equals 1000000 base units, and 1 exaliter equals 1e+15 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct gigaliter-to-exaliter factor of 1e-9.
Simple example
1 GL × 1e-9 = 1e-9 EL
1 gigaliter = 1e-9 exaliters.
Real-world example
10 GL × 1e-9 = 1e-8 EL
10 gigaliters = 1e-8 exaliters.
Conversion table
| Gigaliter (GL) | Exaliter (EL) |
|---|---|
| 1 GL | 1e-9 EL |
| 5 GL | 5e-9 EL |
| 10 GL | 1e-8 EL |
| 25 GL | 2.5e-8 EL |
| 50 GL | 5e-8 EL |
| 100 GL | 1e-7 EL |
Reverse conversion: Exaliter to Gigaliter
1e-9 EL × 1000000000 = 1 GL
1e-9 exaliters = 1 gigaliters.
gigaliters = exaliters × 1000000000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Exaliter to Gigaliter.
Understanding the Gigaliter (GL)
Gigaliter is 1000000000 liter units.
Understanding the Exaliter (EL)
Exaliter is 1000000000000000000 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many exaliters are in 1 gigaliter?
1 gigaliter equals 1e-9 exaliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert gigaliter to exaliter?
Multiply the gigaliter value by 1e-9. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert exaliter back to gigaliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 exaliter equals 1,000,000,000 gigaliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a gigaliter?
Gigaliter (GL) is a unit of volume.
What is a exaliter?
Exaliter (EL) is a unit of volume.
Is the gigaliter to exaliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both gigaliter and exaliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e-9 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.