Convert gallon (UK) to cubic inch
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to cubic inch [in^3], or Convert cubic inch to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Cubic Inch
1 gal (UK) = 277.419432791621 in^3
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to in^3:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 277.419432791621 in^3 = 4161.29149187432 in^3
Gallon (Uk) to Cubic Inch 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 Inch
A cubic inch is a unit of volume measurement representing the volume of a cube with edges one inch long.
History/Origin
The cubic inch has been used historically in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, primarily for measuring small volumes such as engine displacements and packaging, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the cubic inch is still used in certain industries like automotive and manufacturing to specify engine sizes, engine displacements, and small volume measurements, especially in the United States.