Convert gallon (UK) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter
1 gal (UK) = 4546.09 cm^3
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to cm^3:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 4546.09 cm^3 = 68191.35 cm^3
Gallon (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter 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.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).