JK

Unit
Converters

Home/ volume converter/ liters to gallon uk

Convert Liter to Gallon (UK)

Liter (L)
Switch
Gallon (UK) (gal (UK))

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.

Gallon (UK)

The UK gallon (also known as the imperial gallon) is a unit of volume in the imperial system, primarily used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries. It is defined as 4.54609 liters or 1.20095 US gallons. The UK gallon is commonly used to measure larger volumes of liquids, such as fuel, water, and beverages.

Origin:

The UK gallon has its origins in the British imperial system, which was standardized in the 19th century. The gallon was originally based on the volume of eight pounds of water at a specific temperature, but this definition was later refined to 4.54609 liters to align with more precise measurements. The imperial gallon was established as the standard in the UK and other countries that adopted the imperial system, such as Canada and Australia, before they switched to the metric system. The UK gallon remains in use for specific applications, such as fuel measurement, although many industries now use liters.

Convert Liter to other volume-converter units

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