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1.14 L: Usually replaced with liter bottles in Commonwealth countries after metrication. The Quart (Imp.) is still used as a standard container for liquor in Canada, known as a "forty", "forty-pounder" or "forty-ouncer". In Canada, liter size bottles are only found at Duty Free stores. Third (US) 42 US fl. oz. 43.71 Imp oz. 1.24 L
The litre (Commonwealth spelling) or liter (American spelling) (SI symbols L and l, [1] other symbol used: ℓ) is a metric unit of volume. It is equal to 1 cubic decimetre (dm 3 ), 1000 cubic centimetres (cm 3 ) or 0.001 cubic metres (m 3 ).
Wine was measured with units based on the wine gallon of 231 cubic inches (3.785 L), beer was measured with units based on an ale gallon of 282 cubic inches (4.621 L) and grain was measured with the Winchester measure with a gallon of approximately 268.8 cubic inches (one eighth of a Winchester bushel or 4.405 L). In 1824, these units were ...
In most of the world, recipes use the metric system of units—litres (L) and millilitres (mL), grams (g) and kilograms (kg), and degrees Celsius (°C). The official spelling litre is used in most English-speaking nations; the notable exception is the United States where the spelling liter is preferred.
This massive 15-liter bottle of Château Mouton-Rothschild sold at a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong in 2010. Lauded for its size, rarity, and the fact that it came from one of Bordeaux’s most ...
At retail stores, the litre (spelled 'liter' in the U.S.) is a commonly used unit for volume, especially on bottles of beverages, and milligrams, rather than grains, are used for medications. Some other non- SI units are still in international use, such as nautical miles and knots in aviation and shipping, and feet for aircraft altitude.
Veteran political adviser Philippe Reines joined others in criticizing the modern Democratic Party after recent election losses, saying it has been taken “hostage” by the far left. “The ...
Want to know how fit you are?Drop and give me 20 — or less, depending on your age. The number of pushups you can do can be a good indicator of your muscular strength and endurance, according to ...