Convert gallon (US) to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Cubic Decimeter
1 gal (US) = 3.785411784 dm^3
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to dm^3:
15 gal (US) = 15 × 3.785411784 dm^3 = 56.78117676 dm^3
Gallon (Us) to Cubic Decimeter 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.
Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.