Cubic Meter (m³)
The cubic meter (m³) is the official SI unit for volume, representing the space within a cube whose sides are each one meter in length. Established as part of the metric system in the late 1700s, it acts as a foundation for quantifying large volumes. A single cubic meter equals 1,000 liters and is routinely used across engineering, construction, shipping, and the environmental sector for consistent volume calculations. Its use promotes accuracy and standardization in global commerce, scientific research, and industrial processes.
US Gallon (gal)
The US gallon, denoted as gal, is a unit of volume that equals approximately 3.785 liters. It comes from old English wine gallons and became official in the US in the 1800s. People in the US still use it extensively for fuel, beverages, and cooking. The US gallon is smaller than the British one, which leads to different numbers in global trade and when comparing fuel use. Although most countries use metric units, the US gallon remains a significant part of US life.