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1 gal = 3.785411784 L
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L = gal × 3.785411784
How to convert
To convert US gallons to liters, multiply the value by 3.785411784. For example, 2 gal = 7.570823568 L.
Conversion table
| Gallons (gal) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 gal | 1.892705892 L |
| 1 gal | 3.785411784 L |
| 2 gal | 7.570823568 L |
| 3 gal | 11.35623535 L |
| 4 gal | 15.14164714 L |
| 5 gal | 18.92705892 L |
| 10 gal | 37.85411784 L |
| 20 gal | 75.70823568 L |
| 25 gal | 94.6352946 L |
| 50 gal | 189.2705892 L |
| 100 gal | 378.5411784 L |
| 1,000 gal | 3,785.411784 L |
About these units
One liter is 1,000 milliliters, or one cubic decimeter. US customary units are defined from the cubic inch: 1 US gallon = 231 cubic inches = 3.785411784 L, 1 US fluid ounce = 29.5735295625 mL and 1 US cup = 8 fl oz = 236.5882365 mL. The UK imperial gallon (4.54609 L) and fluid ounce (28.4130625 mL) are different, and US nutrition labels round a cup to 240 mL.
FAQ
› How do I convert gal to L?
1 gal = 3.785411784 L. To convert, multiply the value by 3.785411784: 2 gal = 7.570823568 L.
› What is 1 L in gal?
1 L = 0.2641720524 gal. The reverse formula is gal = L ÷ 3.785411784.
› How many milliliters are in a cup?
A US customary cup is 236.59 mL. Nutrition labels use 240 mL, a metric cup is 250 mL and a UK imperial cup is 284 mL.
› Are US and UK gallons the same?
No. A US gallon is 3.785 L and an imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 L, about 20% larger. These pages use US units.