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1 gallon (gal) = 0.003785412 kiloliter (kl). Gallon (gal) is a unit of Volume used in Standard system. Kiloliter (kl) is a unit of Volume used in Metric system.

Gallons: A Unit of Volume

Gallons are a unit of volume that are used to measure liquids, such as water, milk, oil, wine, etc. They are also used to measure some dry goods, such as grains, fruits, nuts, etc. They are different from cups, which are a smaller unit of volume. They are also different from liters, which are a larger unit of volume. They are also different from barrel of oil equivalent (BOE), which is a unit of energy based on the approximate energy released by burning one barrel of crude oil.

Definition of Gallons

A gallon is defined as a unit of liquid capacity in both the US customary and imperial systems of measurement. However, the size of a gallon varies depending on the type of gallon used:

• A US liquid gallon is equal to 3.785 liters or 0.833 UK gallons in the metric system. It is equivalent to 231 cubic inches or 128 fluid ounces in the US customary system.
• A US dry gallon is equal to 4.405 liters or 0.969 UK gallons in the metric system. It is equivalent to 268.8 cubic inches or 148.9 fluid ounces in the US customary system.
• A UK gallon is equal to 4.546 liters or 1.2 US liquid gallons in the metric system. It is equivalent to 277.4 cubic inches or 160 fluid ounces in the imperial system.

History of Gallons

The origin of the term gallon as a unit of measure is uncertain, but it may have derived from the Old French word galon, which means a large liquid measure. Gallons have been used since ancient times to store and transport various liquids and dry goods. The size and shape of gallons varied depending on the type and quantity of the goods, the availability of materials, and the customs of different regions and countries.

The use of gallons as a unit of measure dates back to the medieval times, when the European system of measurement was established. The standard size of these gallons was based on the wine gallon, which was originally defined as the volume of eight pounds of wine at 62 °F. The gallon was convenient for measuring and dividing larger amounts of liquids and dry goods.

The use of gallons as a unit of measure continued until the 20th century, when the metric system of measurement was adopted in most countries. The gallon was gradually replaced by units such as liters, kilograms, etc. However, some countries and regions still use gallons for certain types of liquids and dry goods, especially in the United States and the United Kingdom and its former colonies.

How to Convert Gallons

To convert gallons to other units of volume, one can use the following formulas:

• To convert US liquid gallons to liters: multiply by 3.785

• To convert US liquid gallons to cubic inches: multiply by 231

• To convert US liquid gallons to fluid ounces: multiply by 128

• To convert US liquid gallons to UK gallons: multiply by 0.833

• To convert US liquid gallons to BOE: divide by 5

• To convert US dry gallons to liters: multiply by 4.405

• To convert US dry gallons to cubic inches: multiply by 268.8

• To convert US dry gallons to fluid ounces: multiply by 148.9

• To convert US dry gallons to UK gallons: multiply by 0.969

• To convert US dry gallons to BOE: divide by 4.6

• To convert UK gallons to liters: multiply by 4.546

• To convert UK gallons to cubic inches: multiply by 277.4

• To convert UK gallons to fluid ounces: multiply by 160

• To convert UK gallons to US liquid gallons: multiply by 1.2

• To convert UK gallons to BOE: divide by 6.1

Where Gallons are Used

Gallons are mainly used in some countries and regions that use the US customary system or the imperial system of measurement. They are often used for measuring and adding liquids such as water, milk, oil, wine, etc., and dry goods such as grains, fruits, nuts, etc., to recipes.

In some countries that use the metric system of measurement, such as Canada and Australia, gallons are not commonly used or recognized. Instead, they use units such as liters, kilograms, etc.

Example Conversions of Gallons to Other Units

Here are some examples of converting gallons to other units of volume:

• 1 US liquid gallon = 3.785 liters

• 2 US liquid gallons = 462 cubic inches

• 3 US liquid gallons = 384 fluid ounces

• 4 US liquid gallons = 3.332 UK gallons

• 5 US liquid gallons = 1 BOE

• 1 US dry gallon = 4.405 liters

• 2 US dry gallons = 537.6 cubic inches

• 3 US dry gallons = 446.7 fluid ounces

• 4 US dry gallons = 3.876 UK gallons

• 5 US dry gallons = 1.087 BOE

• 1 UK gallon = 4.546 liters

• 2 UK gallons = 554.8 cubic inches

• 3 UK gallons = 480 fluid ounces

• 4 UK gallons = 4.8 US liquid gallons

• 5 UK gallons = 0.82 BOE.

Kiloliters - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Kiloliter

A kiloliter (symbol kl or kL) is a unit of volume that corresponds to one thousand liters (1000 liters) or one cubic meter (1 m3). It is a unit of volume in the metric system, which is based on the meter as the base unit of length.

One kiloliter is equal to 0.001 cubic meters, 61023.744 cubic inches, or 264.172 gallons.

History of the Kiloliter

The kiloliter is derived from the liter, which is a unit of volume that was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The liter was defined as one cubic decimeter (0.1 meter) in length, width, and height. The liter was later redefined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at its maximum density and standard atmospheric pressure. The current definition of the liter, adopted in 1964, is based on the cubic meter, which is defined as the volume of a cube with sides of one meter in length.

The kiloliter was first used as a unit of volume for measuring large amounts of liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen. The kiloliter was also used for measuring some solids, such as sugar, salt, and flour. The kiloliter was adopted as a standard unit of measure in many countries that use the metric system, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

How to Convert Kiloliters

To convert kiloliters to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert kiloliters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.001.
  • Example: 2 kl × 0.001 = 0.002 m3
• To convert kiloliters to cubic inches, multiply by 61023.744.
  • Example: 2 kl × 61023.744 = 122047.488 in3
• To convert kiloliters to milliliters or liters, multiply by 1000000 or 1000 respectively.
  • Example: 2 kl × 1000000 = 2000000 mL or 2 kl × 1000 = 2000 L
• To convert kiloliters to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 264.172.
  • Example: 2 kl × 264.172 = 528.344 gal
• To convert kiloliters to bushels (US), multiply by 28.37825.
  • Example: 2 kl × 28.37825 = 56.7565 bu
• To convert kiloliters to barrels (oil), multiply by 6.28981.
  • Example: 2 kl × 6.28981 = 12.57962 bbl

To convert other units of volume to kiloliters, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert cubic meters to kiloliters, divide by 0.001.
  • Example: 0.002 m3 ÷ 0.001 = 2 kl
• To convert cubic inches to kiloliters, divide by 61023.744.
  • Example: 122047.488 in3 ÷ 61023.744 = 2 kl
• To convert milliliters or liters to kiloliters, divide by 1000000 or 1000 respectively.
  • Example: 2000000 mL ÷ 1000000 = 2 kl or 2000 L ÷ 1000 = 2 kl
• To convert gallons (US liquid) to kiloliters, divide by 264.172.
  • Example: 528.344 gal ÷ 264.172 = 2 kl
• To convert bushels (US) to kiloliters, divide by 28.37825.
  • Example: 56.7565 bu ÷ 28.37825 = 2 kl
• To convert barrels (oil) to kiloliters, divide by 6.28981.
  • Example: 12.57962 bbl ÷ 6.28981 = 2 kl

Where Kiloliters are Used

Kiloliters are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

• In many countries that use the metric system, kiloliters are used for measuring large amounts of liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, soda, beer, wine, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen.
• In some countries that use the imperial system, such as the United States and Canada, kiloliters are used for measuring some liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen.
• In the agricultural industry, kiloliters are used for measuring the volume of crops, such as grains, fruits, and vegetables.
• In the industrial industry, kiloliters are used for measuring the volume of products, such as chemicals, plastics, and metals.
• In the environmental industry, kiloliters are used for measuring the volume of waste, such as sewage, sludge, and garbage.

Example Conversions of Kiloliters to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of kiloliters to other units of volume:

• 1 kl = 0.001 m3
• 1 kl = 61023.744 in3
• 1 kl = 1000000 mL or 1000 L
• 1 kl = 264.172 gal
• 1 kl = 28.37825 bu
• 1 kl = 6.28981 bbl