Litre - Usages To Indicate Capacity

Usages To Indicate Capacity

Fields where it has become a common measurement for non-liquid volumes, where the capacity of the container is indicated, include:

  • Solid items that can be poured and are measured by their containers (such as, in many places, berries)
  • Car boot/trunk size
  • Rucksacks & Climbing packs
  • Computer cases
  • Microwave ovens
  • Refrigerators
  • Bins
  • Engine displacement

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