Question 1

How many liters in a peck?

Accepted Answer

US dry peck = 8.81 liters. UK peck = 9.09 liters. About 2 gallons of dry goods.

Question 2

Why is "a peck of trouble" so much?

Accepted Answer

A peck is a substantial amount - about 8-9 liters. The idiom means a large quantity of problems.

Question 3

Are US and UK gallons the same?

Accepted Answer

No! US gallon = 3.785 liters. UK (Imperial) gallon = 4.546 liters. UK gallon is about 20% larger. Same applies to pints and fluid ounces.

Question 4

What's the most accurate way to measure volume?

Accepted Answer

For precision: measure by weight and convert using density. For liquids at eye level: read at the bottom of the meniscus curve.

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