2 UK gallons
9.092 LVolume · definition
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Volume & capacity
Containers
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A bucket is a handled container used for carrying liquids or loose materials.
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A little perspective
The capacity of a 10 litre bucket is about 1.1 times 2 UK gallons.
Volume: 9.092 L; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Volume: 10 L; example.
Defined 10 litre capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked volume is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Measurement details
Compare 2 UK gallons with the volume of a 10 litre bucket. The notes below explain how each value was chosen.
Volume · definition
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
Volume · example
Defined 10 litre capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
The diagram uses the recorded measurements. Details outside the marked spans do not set the scale.
Volume measures three-dimensional space; a container’s capacity is not its outside dimensions.
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