Gallons to Liters Converter

Convert US gallons to liters instantly — 1 US gal = 3.78541 L.

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Understanding Volume Conversion

Volume measures three-dimensional space and is crucial for cooking, chemistry, and engineering. The liter and cubic meter are standard metric units, while gallons and fluid ounces are common in the US.

Unit Type Unit Name Value in Liters (L) / Cubic Meters (m³)
Metric Small Milliliter (mL) 0.001 L
Metric Standard Liter (L) 1 L
Metric Large Cubic Meter (m³) 1,000 L
US Liquid Fluid Ounce (fl oz) 0.0296 L
US Liquid Cup 0.237 L
US Liquid Pint (pt) 0.473 L
US Liquid Quart (qt) 0.946 L
US Liquid Gallon (gal) 3.785 L
UK Imperial UK Gallon 4.546 L
Cooking Tablespoon (tbsp) 0.0148 L
Cooking Teaspoon (tsp) 0.00493 L

Conversion Tip

Volume measures three-dimensional space. The liter is commonly used for liquids, while cubic meters are standard for larger volumes.


Quick Reference

  • 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters
  • 1 cubic meter = 1,000 liters
  • 1 gallon (US) = 3.785 liters
  • 1 gallon (UK) = 4.546 liters
  • 1 fluid ounce (US) = 29.574 milliliters
  • 1 cup (US) = 236.588 milliliters
  • 1 pint (US) = 473.176 milliliters
  • 1 quart (US) = 946.353 milliliters
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How to convert US gallons to liters

Use the converter above or multiply by the factor: liters = US gallons × 3.78541. So 1 US gal = 3.78541 L. Enter a value in US gallons and the converter shows the result in liters instantly — free, no sign-up.

Worked examples

  • 1 gal = 3.785 L
  • 10 gal = 37.85 L
  • 100 gal = 378.54 L

US gallons to liters conversion table

US gallons (gal)Liters (L)
13.785
27.571
518.93
1037.85
2075.71
50189.27
100378.54
5001,892.71
10003,785.41

Practical use: fuel, water containers, car tanks.

Frequently asked questions

How many L are in 1 gal?

1 US gal = 3.78541 L.

What is the formula to convert gal to L?

Multiply US gallons by 3.78541.

How do I convert back from L to gal?

1 L = 0.26417 gal.

What is 5 gal in L?

5 gal = 18.92705 L.

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