Convert gallon (US) to cubic kilometer
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to cubic kilometer [km^3], or Convert cubic kilometer to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Cubic Kilometer
1 gal (US) = 3.785411784e-12 km^3
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to km^3:
15 gal (US) = 15 × 3.785411784e-12 km^3 = 5.678117676e-11 km^3
Gallon (Us) to Cubic Kilometer Conversion Table
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Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.
Cubic Kilometer
A cubic kilometer (km^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with edges of one kilometer in length.
History/Origin
The cubic kilometer has been used in scientific and engineering contexts to measure large volumes, especially in geology, hydrology, and environmental sciences, as a convenient unit for expressing vast quantities of water, earth, or other materials.
Current Use
Today, the cubic kilometer is primarily used in fields such as hydrology to quantify large-scale water volumes, like reservoirs and aquifers, and in geology and environmental science to measure large volumes of earth or other substances.