Whenever we go to buy a fridge, we often hear figures like 190 litres, 250 liters or 350 litres. But have you ever wondered why the refrigerator is measured not in length and width but in litres, which is the unit of measurement of any liquid substance?
Let us try to know the answer to this question…
The capacity of the fridge is measured in 'litres'.
Actually, measuring the fridge in liters means the volume available inside it i.e. internal storage capacity, and not by weight and size. Just as one liter of milk means that it can fill a space of one litre, similarly if the fridge is of 250 litres, it means that it can hold a total of 250 liters of items (milk, vegetables, utensils etc.). Be it light or heavy.
How is the liter capacity of a refrigerator measured?
The volume of a refrigerator is measured by adding up the total space of its internal parts such as the refrigerator compartment, freezer, shelves and doors. This measurement is in cubic centimetres, which is then converted into litres. For example, the total measurement of 1,000 cubic centimeters is 1 liter.
Advantages of measuring in liters
There are many benefits of measuring the capacity of the fridge in litres. Customers can easily compare different models on a liter basis. This makes it easy to choose a refrigerator according to the size and needs of the family. There is a trend of measuring in liters across the world, which makes it easier to compare even at the global level.
The purpose of measuring a fridge in liters is not to tell its weight, but to tell how much stuff you can keep in it. It is a volume based unit, which helps the buyer to make the right choice.