Gills (UK)
Abbreviation/Symbol:
gi
gill
Worldwide use:
Gills (UK) is a unit of measurement that is primarily used in the United Kingdom for measuring volume.
Definition:
One gill is equivalent to a quarter of a pint, or approximately 142 milliliters.
Origin:
The origin of the gill can be traced back to medieval times when it was used as a standard measure for wine and ale. In some cases, a gill was defined as half a pint, while in others it was closer to a third of a pint. It is now universally defined as a quarter of a pint.
Usage context:
Gills (UK) is a unit of measurement used primarily in the context of measuring liquid volume. This unit is commonly used in the United Kingdom and some other countries for measuring small quantities of liquids, such as alcoholic beverages, milk, or cooking ingredients.