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Liter (L)
Definition
A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to
1 cubic decimeter (1,000 cubic centimeters) or
1/1000 of a cubic meter.
It is equivalent to exactly 1.057 quarts.
History
The liter originated in France in 1795 as part of the metric system and
was originally defined in relation to the mass of water.
Use
Liters are widely used worldwide for measuring liquids such as water,
beverages, and fuel, and are a standard volume unit in most countries.
Gallon (gal)
Definition
A gallon (gal) is a unit of volume used in US customary
and imperial systems.
- 1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters
- 1 Imperial (UK) gallon = 4.54609 liters
History
The term gallon originated from the Old French word galon.
Different definitions were historically used in Europe before being
standardized into US and UK versions.
Use
- The **US gallon** is used mainly in the United States for measuring
gasoline, milk, and other liquids.
- The **Imperial gallon** is still used in the UK and a few Caribbean
countries, especially for fuel.