Convert gallon (US) to teraliter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to teraliter [TL], or Convert teraliter to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Teraliter
1 gal (US) = 3.785411784e-12 TL
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to TL:
15 gal (US) = 15 × 3.785411784e-12 TL = 5.678117676e-11 TL
Gallon (Us) to Teraliter 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.
Teraliter
A teraliter (TL) is a unit of volume equal to one trillion liters (10^12 liters).
History/Origin
The teraliter is part of the metric system's series of prefixes, introduced to denote large quantities of liters, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement.
Current Use
Teraliters are used in scientific research, environmental studies, and industries dealing with large-scale liquid volumes, such as water resource management and global climate data analysis.