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Because the Americans thought this was easier instead of using the normal Liter that everyone uses, just like they use feet inches miles etc. You can calculate with Meters and Centimeters but not with feet and inches.
Feet and inches did not originate in America and neither did gallons. It is something brought over from Europe before Parliament changed it to metric. That is why when I use meters it is called converting, and when I use a ruler it is called measuring.
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How was milk measured before metric system?
Before the metric system, milk was commonly measured using units such as gallons, quarts, pints, and cups. These units were used to quantify different amounts of milk for various purposes such as cooking, selling, or storing.
What measure is used to measure milk in a carton?
what do i use
How many half gallons of milk equal three gallons?
Six half gallons of milk equal three gallons.
Is measure milk by volume or weight?
Milk is measured by volume. It is not measured by weight.
18 pounds is equal to how many gallons?
The conversion of pounds to gallons depends on the substance being measured (e.g. water, milk, etc.) as density varies. To convert pounds to gallons, you need to know the density of the substance in question. For water, 1 pound is approximately equal to 0.12 gallons. So, 18 pounds of water would be roughly equivalent to 2.16 gallons.
