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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.
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The liter was originally defined based on the mass of water, making it dependent on a physical property.
Gallon (US)gal
Target UnitThe US gallon is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States and some Caribbean nations. It is defined as exactly 3.78541 liters, which is approximately 231 cubic inches. The gallon is part of both the US customary units and the imperial system, but it is distinct from the imperial gallon used in the UK, which equals about 4.54609 liters. The US gallon is subdivided into four quarts, each of which is further divided into two pints, and each pint into two cups, making it a convenient unit for various applications in everyday life, particularly in cooking and fuel measurement.
Current Use
Today, the US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes in various contexts, including cooking, automotive fuel, and beverages. It remains the standard unit of measurement for gasoline in the US, where fuel economy is often expressed in miles per gallon (MPG). The gallon is also commonly used in recipes, where quantities of liquid ingredients are measured in gallons, quarts, and pints, making it an essential unit in culinary practices.
Fun Fact
The US gallon is smaller than the UK gallon, which is approximately 4.546 liters.
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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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Gallon (US)
volume • Non-SI
Definition
The US gallon is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States and some Caribbean nations. It is defined as exactly 3.78541 liters, which is approximately 231 cubic inches. The gallon is part of both the US customary units and the imperial system, but it is distinct from the imperial gallon used in the UK, which equals about 4.54609 liters. The US gallon is subdivided into four quarts, each of which is further divided into two pints, and each pint into two cups, making it a convenient unit for various applications in everyday life, particularly in cooking and fuel measurement.
History & Origin
The gallon has its origins in the medieval period, where it was used to measure liquids, particularly wine and ale. The term 'gallon' is derived from the Old Northern French 'galon,' which referred to a liquid measure. The US gallon was standardized in 1976, based on the metric system, and prior to that, its volume varied significantly in different regions and applications. In the early 19th century, the US adopted the gallon equivalent to 231 cubic inches, which was derived from the British wine gallon.
Etymology: The word 'gallon' comes from the Middle English 'galoun', derived from the Old French 'galon', which likely has roots in the Latin 'gale', meaning 'a measure of liquid'.
Current Use
Today, the US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes in various contexts, including cooking, automotive fuel, and beverages. It remains the standard unit of measurement for gasoline in the US, where fuel economy is often expressed in miles per gallon (MPG). The gallon is also commonly used in recipes, where quantities of liquid ingredients are measured in gallons, quarts, and pints, making it an essential unit in culinary practices.
💡 Fun Facts
- •The US gallon is smaller than the UK gallon, which is approximately 4.546 liters.
- •The term 'gallon' has been in use since at least the 14th century.
- •In the US, the gallon is still the common unit for measuring milk, even though it is often sold in half-gallon containers.
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