Convert gallon (UK) to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Cubic Decimeter
1 gal (UK) = 4.54609 dm^3
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to dm^3:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 4.54609 dm^3 = 68.19135 dm^3
Gallon (Uk) to Cubic Decimeter 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 Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.