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Gallon

usgb/ˈɡælən/Volume
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US Customary

Remember, in the US, a gallon is smaller than in the UK, common in everyday use.

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Please buy a gallon of ice cream for the party.
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Fuel Efficiency

Miles per gallon (mpg) measures how far a car can travel on a gallon of fuel, crucial in the US.

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Her new car gets 30 miles per gallon, which is quite efficient.
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Volume vs. Weight

A gallon measures volume, not weight; different liquids can weigh differently.

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This gallon of milk is heavier than a gallon of water.
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