Convert gallon (UK) to teraliter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] to teraliter [TL], or Convert teraliter to gallon (UK).
How to Convert Gallon (Uk) to Teraliter
1 gal (UK) = 4.54609e-12 TL
Example: convert 15 gal (UK) to TL:
15 gal (UK) = 15 × 4.54609e-12 TL = 6.819135e-11 TL
Gallon (Uk) to Teraliter Conversion Table
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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.
Teraliter
A teraliter (TL) is a unit of volume equal to one trillion liters (10^12 liters).
History/Origin
The teraliter is part of the metric system's series of prefixes, introduced to denote large quantities of liters, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement.
Current Use
Teraliters are used in scientific research, environmental studies, and industries dealing with large-scale liquid volumes, such as water resource management and global climate data analysis.