gallon

     

A gallon is a measure of volume. It is in current use in the Unite States and still has limited use in many other English-speaking countries.

Trivia about gallon

  • Until standardized in 1825, there were 3 different British units called this to measure the volume of wine, ale & corn
  • In the U.S., one of these units is equal to 3.785 liters, so fill'er up
  • 1 of this unit of milk weighs about 8 pounds
  • Liquid measure equal to 3.785 liters
  • At 20 degrees C., this much water weighs 8.33 pounds
  • A fifth of liquor is one-fifth of this measure

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