The name stems from Lorenz's suggestion that a massive storm might have its roots in the faraway flapping of a tiny butterfly's wings. Translated into mass culture, the butterfly effect has become a metaphor for the existence of seemingly insignificant moments that alter history and shape destinies.
Well, there are 33.814 fluid ounces in a liter. 33.814 fluid ounces weigh 35.274 ounces or 2.2046 pounds. There are 2000 pounds in a ton. so I get 907.186 liters per US ton.
1 pint = 2 cups = 0.473 liters. 1 quart = 4 cups = 0.946 liters. 1 gallon = 16 cups = 4 quarts = 3.785 liters. (The old English fluid ounce was 28.4 ml and the UK gallon was 4.54 liters) 1 gallon = 3.785 liters.