Litre
Litre
Litre (pronounced: /ˈliːtər/), also spelled liter in American English, is a unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI). The term originates from the French word litre, which was derived from the older French unit litron, one of the older versions of the French cubic inch.
Definition
The litre is not an SI unit, but (along with units such as hours and days) is listed as one of the "units outside the SI that are accepted for use with the SI." The SI unit of volume is the cubic metre (m³).
Usage
The litre is often used in some calculated measurements, such as density (kg/L), allowing easy comparison with the density of water. The litre is also used in everyday situations, such as in the measurement of beverage volumes (soft drinks, water, beer, wine) and engine sizes of automobiles.
Related Terms
- Cubic metre: The cubic metre (in British English and BIPM spelling standards) or cubic meter (in American English) is the SI derived unit of volume. Its SI symbol is m³. It is the volume of a cube with edges one metre in length.
- Millilitre: A millilitre (also spelled milliliter) is a unit of volume that is equal to one thousandth of a litre.
- Decilitre: A decilitre (also spelled deciliter) is a unit of volume that is equal to one tenth of a litre.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Litre
- Wikipedia's article - Litre
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