Convert gallon (UK) to liter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Liter
1 gal (UK) = 4.54609 L, l
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to L, l:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 4.54609 L, l = 68.19135 L, l
Gallon (Uk) to Liter Conversion Table
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Gallon (Uk)
The gallon (UK), also known as the imperial gallon, is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 4.54609 liters.
History/Origin
The UK gallon was established in 1824 as part of the imperial system, replacing earlier gallons used in England. It was standardized with the adoption of the imperial system, based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at a specific temperature.
Current Use
The UK gallon is still used in the United Kingdom for measuring fuel, beverages, and other liquids, though the liter is increasingly common in official and scientific contexts.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.