Convert gallon (US) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Cubic Centimeter
1 gal (US) = 3785.411784 cm^3
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to cm^3:
15 gal (US) = 15 × 3785.411784 cm^3 = 56781.17676 cm^3
Gallon (Us) to Cubic Centimeter 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 Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).