Convert Liter to Peck (US)
Please provide values below to convert Liter [L] to Peck (US) [pk (US)], or Convert Peck (US) to Liter.
How to Convert Liter to Peck (Us)
1 L = 0.113510373033865 pk (US)
Example: convert 15 L to pk (US):
15 L = 15 × 0.113510373033865 pk (US) = 1.70265559550797 pk (US)
Liter to Peck (Us) Conversion Table
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Liter
The liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system and has since become a standard unit of volume in many countries worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in everyday life for measuring liquids such as beverages, fuel, and other fluids, especially in countries that use the metric system.
Peck (Us)
A peck (US) is a unit of dry volume measurement equal to 8 dry quarts or approximately 9 liters.
History/Origin
The peck originated in England and was adopted in the United States as a standard dry volume unit. It was historically used in agriculture and food measurement, especially for produce and grains.
Current Use
Today, the peck is primarily used in the United States for measuring produce and agricultural products, often in farming and food retail contexts, though it is largely replaced by metric units in most applications.