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To convert from Liter (l) to Kanna (kanna), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Liter (l) to Kanna (kanna).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Liter (l) is equal to Kanna (kanna).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Liter (l) to Kanna (kanna):
| Liters | Kannor |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 l | kanna |
| 0.001 l | kanna |
| 0.1 l | kanna |
| 1 l | kanna |
| 2 l | kanna |
| 3 l | kanna |
| 4 l | kanna |
| 5 l | kanna |
| 6 l | kanna |
| 7 l | kanna |
| 8 l | kanna |
| 9 l | kanna |
| 10 l | kanna |
| 20 l | kanna |
| 30 l | kanna |
| 40 l | kanna |
| 50 l | kanna |
| 100 l | kanna |
| 1000 l | kanna |
| 10000 l | kanna |
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A liter (l) is a fundamental unit used to measure volume in the metric system.
In simple terms, it measures the amount of space a substance occupies, like the amount of soda in a bottle. The plural form is liters.
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 during the French Revolution.
It was created as part of a movement toward a more logical and universal system of measurement, which later evolved into the modern metric system.
Initially, the definition of a liter was based on the weight of one kilogram of pure water.
While the original definition was based on the mass of water, it was updated for greater precision and consistency.
Today, the official definition directly connects the liter to a unit of length, making it easier to understand.
So, how big is a liter?
A liter is officially defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (1 dm3).
This means a liter is the volume of a perfect cube with sides that are each 10 centimeters long (10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm).
The difference between "liter" and "litre" is simply a regional spelling choice—the volume they represent is precisely the same!
Both spellings are correct, and the one you use depends on where you are.
A Kanna is a traditional unit of volume from Sweden, equal to 2.617 liters.
The word itself means "can," "pot," or "jug" in Swedish, directly reflecting its use as a container for measuring.
The correct plural form is Kannor, a term you'll find in historical records and recipes.
The Kanna has deep roots in Swedish history, serving as a standard unit of measurement long before the country adopted the metric system in 1889.
This measurement was a part of everyday life, used in homes and markets all across Sweden to measure everything from milk and spirits to dry goods.
The Kanna was part of a larger system of units, where a stop was half a Kanna, and a tunna (or barrel) was made up of 48 Kannor.
To help you visualize this volume, one Kanna is approximately the size of a large 2-liter soda bottle.
Here is a quick Kanna conversion guide to modern and historic units: