Gallons to Liters Converter
Convert between gallons and liters with precision. Supports both US and UK gallons.
Volume Converter
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters
Common US Gallon to Liter Conversions
| US Gallons | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.785 |
| 5 | 18.927 |
| 10 | 37.854 |
| 20 | 75.708 |
| 50 | 189.270 |
Quick Reference
US Gallon
1 US gal = 3.78541 L
Used in United States
UK Gallon
1 UK gal = 4.54609 L
Used in United Kingdom
Volume Relationships
Usage Tips
Use US gallons for American recipes and fuel consumption
Use UK gallons for British measurements
Liters are part of the metric system
Always specify gallon type for accuracy
Understanding Gallon to Liter Conversions
What is a Gallon?
A gallon is a unit of volume measurement used primarily in the United States and United Kingdom. However, the US gallon and UK (Imperial) gallon are different sizes, which is important to remember when converting between gallons and liters.
Gallon Types
- •US Gallon: 3.78541 liters (smaller)
- •UK Gallon: 4.54609 liters (larger)
- •UK gallon is about 20% larger than US gallon
What is a Liter?
A liter is a unit of volume in the metric system. It's widely used around the world and is the standard unit for measuring liquids in most countries. One liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters or 1 cubic decimeter.
Conversion Formulas
US Gallons to Liters:
Liters = Gallons × 3.78541
UK Gallons to Liters:
Liters = Gallons × 4.54609
Practical Applications
Cooking & Recipes
Converting recipe measurements between different measurement systems
Fuel Consumption
Converting fuel efficiency between miles per gallon and liters per 100km
Water Management
Pool capacity, irrigation systems, and water storage calculations