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LiterL
Source UnitThe liter is a metric unit of volume that is widely used around the world for measuring liquid quantities. One liter is equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³) or 1 cubic decimeter (dm³). It is not part of the International System of Units (SI) but is accepted for use with the SI. The liter is commonly used in many countries for packaging and labeling beverages and other liquid products. It provides a convenient measure for household and industrial liquids, offering a standardized unit that simplifies trade and communication.
Current Use
The liter is extensively used worldwide for measuring volumes of liquids and is a staple in both household and industrial settings. It is used in various industries, including food and beverage, where it is the standard unit for selling drinks and liquid food products. In automotive industries, it measures engine displacements, and in science, it is a common unit for chemical and biological experiments.
Fun Fact
The liter was originally defined based on the mass of water, making it dependent on a physical property.
Fluid Ounce (UK)fl oz
Target UnitThe fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement that is part of the Imperial system. It is defined as 1/20 of a pint, which is itself defined as 568.261 milliliters. Consequently, a fluid ounce (UK) is equal to approximately 28.4131 milliliters, making it larger than its US counterpart. The fluid ounce is commonly used in liquid measurements, particularly for beverages and cooking ingredients. It is essential in recipes and nutritional labels, ensuring correct volume measures in food and drink preparation.
Current Use
Today, the fluid ounce (UK) is widely used in the United Kingdom and countries that follow the Imperial system. It is prevalent in culinary applications, such as recipes and food packaging, where liquid ingredients are measured. Additionally, it features prominently in beverages, including alcoholic drinks, where specific volume measures are critical for serving sizes. The fluid ounce is also found in nutritional labeling, ensuring consumers are informed about the volume of contents in packaged goods.
Fun Fact
The UK fluid ounce is approximately 4.4% larger than the US fluid ounce.
Convert Liter to Fluid Ounce (UK)
Converting Liter to Fluid Ounce (UK) is important due to the differences between US and UK Imperial systems.
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Liter
Definition
Metric unit.
Origins & History
SI unit.
Fluid Ounce (UK)
Definition
1/20th of a UK Pint.
Origins & History
Different from US Fluid Ounce.
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Liter
volume • Non-SI
Definition
The liter is a metric unit of volume that is widely used around the world for measuring liquid quantities. One liter is equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³) or 1 cubic decimeter (dm³). It is not part of the International System of Units (SI) but is accepted for use with the SI. The liter is commonly used in many countries for packaging and labeling beverages and other liquid products. It provides a convenient measure for household and industrial liquids, offering a standardized unit that simplifies trade and communication.
History & Origin
The liter originated in France as part of the metric system introduced in 1795. It was defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at the temperature of its maximum density, which is approximately 4°C. This initial definition linked the liter closely with the gram, a unit of mass. Over time, the definition of the liter evolved to become more precise and independent of a specific substance and temperature.
Etymology: The word 'liter' comes from the French 'litre', which in turn derives from the older term 'litron', a unit in the pre-revolutionary French system.
Current Use
The liter is extensively used worldwide for measuring volumes of liquids and is a staple in both household and industrial settings. It is used in various industries, including food and beverage, where it is the standard unit for selling drinks and liquid food products. In automotive industries, it measures engine displacements, and in science, it is a common unit for chemical and biological experiments.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The liter was originally defined based on the mass of water, making it dependent on a physical property.
- •Although not an SI unit, the liter is accepted for use with the SI and widely used worldwide.
- •In some countries, 'litre' is spelled with a 're', reflecting the British English spelling.
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Fluid Ounce (UK)
volume • Non-SI
Definition
The fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement that is part of the Imperial system. It is defined as 1/20 of a pint, which is itself defined as 568.261 milliliters. Consequently, a fluid ounce (UK) is equal to approximately 28.4131 milliliters, making it larger than its US counterpart. The fluid ounce is commonly used in liquid measurements, particularly for beverages and cooking ingredients. It is essential in recipes and nutritional labels, ensuring correct volume measures in food and drink preparation.
History & Origin
The concept of measuring liquids has existed since ancient civilizations, but the fluid ounce as a specific unit emerged in England during the late medieval period. The term 'ounce' is derived from the Latin 'uncia,' which referred to a twelfth part of a Roman pound. The fluid ounce was standardized in the 19th century as part of the Imperial system in response to the need for uniformity in liquid measurements across the British Empire.
Etymology: The word 'ounce' comes from the Latin word 'uncia,' meaning 'twelfth part.' This relates to the unit's historical roots in weight and volume measurements. In British English, 'fluid ounce' was established to differentiate liquid volume from dry weight ounces.
Current Use
Today, the fluid ounce (UK) is widely used in the United Kingdom and countries that follow the Imperial system. It is prevalent in culinary applications, such as recipes and food packaging, where liquid ingredients are measured. Additionally, it features prominently in beverages, including alcoholic drinks, where specific volume measures are critical for serving sizes. The fluid ounce is also found in nutritional labeling, ensuring consumers are informed about the volume of contents in packaged goods.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The UK fluid ounce is approximately 4.4% larger than the US fluid ounce.
- •Fluid ounces are used in various Commonwealth countries, affecting international trade in food and beverages.
- •The UK fluid ounce has its roots in the medieval English measurement system, which was based on the volume of a pint.
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