Unit Converters

History

The cubic inch has been used as a unit of volume for centuries in English-speaking countries. In the automotive industry, American muscle car engines are often described by their displacement in cubic inches (e.g., a 350 cubic inch V8). The US gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches.

History

The pint derives from the Old French word 'pinte' and ultimately from the Latin 'pincta,' meaning painted (referring to marks on containers). The US pint (473 mL) is smaller than the imperial pint (568 mL) used in the UK.