Convert megaliter to gallon (UK)
Please provide values below to convert megaliter [ML] to gallon (UK) [gal (UK)], or Convert gallon (UK) to megaliter.
How to Convert Megaliter to Gallon (Uk)
1 ML = 219969.248299088 gal (UK)
Example: convert 15 ML to gal (UK):
15 ML = 15 × 219969.248299088 gal (UK) = 3299538.72448632 gal (UK)
Megaliter to Gallon (Uk) Conversion Table
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Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.
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.