20liter

20 liters, abbreviated as 20 L, is a unit of volume in the metric system. It equals 0.02 cubic meters or 20,000 cubic centimeters. The liter is defined as the volume of one cubic decimeter, and although not an SI base unit, it is accepted for use with the International System of Units.

20-liter containers are common for liquids and are produced in formats such as jerrycans, plastic pails, and metal drums. They are used for water, fuel, cooking oil, paints, chemicals, and beverage concentrates in both consumer and industrial settings. The 20-liter size offers a practical balance between usable volume and portability, making it a frequent choice for storage, transport, and dosing applications.

Conversions and context: 20 L is approximately 5.283 US gallons and about 4.409 UK gallons. In cubic meters, this is 0.02 m3. The liter originated in France in the late 18th century and became widely adopted with the development of the metric system in the 19th century. Today, liters remain a common unit for practical liquid volumes in global commerce, science, industry, and everyday life.