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Liter

The liter (L) is a unit of volume in the metric system. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides that are each 10 centimeters long, which is equivalent to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³) or 0.001 cubic meters (m³). One liter is also equivalent to 1,000 milliliters (mL).

Origin:

The liter was originally introduced in France in the 18th century as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. It was based on the volume of 1 kilogram of water at the temperature of its maximum density, which is about 4°C. Over time, the liter became a standard unit for measuring liquids and volumes in many countries around the world. Although the liter is not an SI base unit (the SI unit of volume is the cubic meter), it is accepted for use with the SI, and it remains widely used internationally for measuring everyday volumes, such as beverages, fuel, and cooking ingredients.

Cubic Yard

The cubic yard (yd³) is a unit of volume in the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides that are each 1 yard long. One cubic yard is equal to 27 cubic feet or approximately 0.7646 cubic meters (m³). It is commonly used in construction, landscaping, and other industries to measure large volumes of materials such as soil, gravel, or concrete.

Origin:

The cubic yard is derived from the yard, a unit of length in the imperial system. The yard has historical roots in measurements based on human dimensions, such as the length of a man's stride or the width of a king's chest. The cubic yard, being the cube of the yard, emerged as a practical unit to measure larger volumes of materials, especially in the construction and building sectors. It became standardized over time and is now widely used in countries that follow the imperial or U.S. customary systems, despite the adoption of the metric system globally.

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1 Liter = 1 Liter

1 Liter = 1000 Milliliter

1 Liter = 0.001 Cubic Meter

1 Liter = 1e-12 Cubic Kilometer

1 Liter = 1000 Cubic Centimeter

1 Liter = 1000000 Cubic Millimeter

1 Liter = 2.399128636e-13 Cubic Mile

1 Liter = 0.0013079506 Cubic Yard

1 Liter = 0.0353146667 Cubic Feet

1 Liter = 61.023744095 Cubic Inch

1 Liter = 1 Cubic Decimeter

1 Liter = 0.2641721769 Gallon (US)

1 Liter = 1.0566887074 Quart (US)

1 Liter = 2.1133774149 Pint (US)

1 Liter = 4.2267548297 Cup (US)

1 Liter = 33.814038638 Fluid Ounce (US)

1 Liter = 67.628077276 Tablespoon (US)

1 Liter = 202.88423183 Teaspoon (US)

1 Liter = 101.44206811 Dessertspoon (US)

1 Liter = 8.4535056755 Gill (US)

1 Liter = 16230.730897 Minim (US)

1 Liter = 0.2199692483 Gallon (UK)

1 Liter = 0.8798769932 Quart (UK)

1 Liter = Pint (UK)

1 Liter = 3.5195079728 Cup (UK)

1 Liter = 35.195079728 Fluid Ounce (UK)

1 Liter = 56.312127565 Tablespoon (UK)

1 Liter = 168.93638269 Teaspoon (UK)

1 Liter = 101.44206811 Dessertspoon (UK)

1 Liter = 7.0390159456 Gill (UK)

1 Liter = 16893.638269 Minim (UK)

1 Liter = 4 Cup (metric)

1 Liter = 66.666666667 Tablespoon (metric)

1 Liter = 200 Teaspoon (metric)

1 Liter = 0.0062898108 Barrel (oil)

1 Liter = 0.0083864144 Barrel (US)

1 Liter = 0.0061102569 Barrel (UK)

1 Liter = 20000 Drop