When we talk about measurements, sometimes we use different units. Imagine you have a big watering can for your garden that helps you water all your plants. That watering can can hold 20 liters of water. But did you know that there’s another way to measure liquids called gallons?
To transform liters into gallons, we use a special relationship. One liter is equal to about 0.264 gallons. So, if we want to find out how many gallons are in 20 liters, we can multiply:
$$
20 \text{ liters} \times 0.264 \text{ gallons/liter} = 5.28 \text{ gallons}
$$
This means that 20 liters is equal to 5.28 gallons!
Now, let’s think about how much water that is in everyday objects you might find in your gardening tools. Here are 7 objects that can hold about 20 liters of water, which is also equal to 5.28 gallons:
- A large watering can (the kind used for keeping plants hydrated).
- A typical bucket (used for mixing soil).
- A small fish tank (sometimes used to grow water plants).
- A storage container for compost (where you keep kitchen scraps).
- A cooler for a picnic (to keep drinks cool).
- A barrel for rainwater collection (to save water for your garden).
- A large pot (for mixing fertilizers or soil).
These objects help us understand how much water we’re using in our gardens—all measured in liters and gallons!
