Gallon
Gallon
Gallon (/ˈɡælən/; abbreviated as gal) is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States but also commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Etymology
The word "gallon" originates from the Old Northern French word galon, which was borrowed from Medieval Latin gallōna, itself derived from Gaulish gallona.
Definition
In the United States, a gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches (3.78541 liters). In the United Kingdom, a gallon is defined as 4.54609 liters.
Related Terms
- Fluid ounce: A unit of volume typically used for measuring liquids and is equal to 1/128th of a U.S. gallon or 1/160th of a U.K. gallon.
- Liter: A metric unit of volume equal to 1/3.78541 of a U.S. gallon or 1/4.54609 of a U.K. gallon.
- Cubic inch: A unit of volume in the Imperial and U.S. customary measurement systems. One U.S. gallon is equal to 231 cubic inches.
- Pint: A unit of volume or capacity in both the imperial and United States customary measurement systems. In the United States, a pint is equal to 1/8 of a gallon, while in the United Kingdom, a pint is equal to 1/8 of an imperial gallon.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Gallon
- Wikipedia's article - Gallon
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