Convert gallon (UK) to cubic kilometer
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to cubic kilometer [km^3], or Convert cubic kilometer to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Cubic Kilometer
1 gal (UK) = 4.54609e-12 km^3
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to km^3:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 4.54609e-12 km^3 = 6.819135e-11 km^3
Gallon (Uk) to Cubic Kilometer 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 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.