Gallon (US) to Liter
1 gal = 3.785411784 L
How to convert gallon (us) to liter
Enter the value in gallon (us) (gal) above and the equivalent in liter (L) updates as you type. This conversion comes up when cooking with measuring cups from a different measurement tradition.
- A large soda bottle holds 1 L, about 33.8 fl oz → that is 0.264172 gal in gallon (us).
- A 5 L jerrycan is roughly 1.3 US gallons → that is 1.32086 gal in gallon (us).
- A mid-size car fuel tank: about 60 L, or 16 US gallons → that is 15.850323 gal in gallon (us).
Typical situations: buying drinks or fuel in countries with different bottle and pump sizes; comparing car trunk or tank capacities quoted in different units; dosing garden chemicals or medicine with unfamiliar measuring cups.
You can also convert in the other direction: Liter to Gallon (US)
Gallon (US) to Liter conversion table
| Gallon (US) (gal) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.785412 |
| 2 | 7.570824 |
| 5 | 18.927059 |
| 10 | 37.854118 |
| 25 | 94.635295 |
| 50 | 189.270589 |
| 100 | 378.541178 |
Watch out for
- US vs imperial gallons: a US gallon is 3.785 L, an imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 L. MPG figures from the UK are not comparable with US ones
- US "cup" (240 ml) vs metric cup (250 ml) vs UK cup (284 ml) in baking
Frequently asked questions
How many liters is 1 gallon (us)?
1 gallon (us) = 3.785412 liters.
What is the formula to convert gallon (us) to liters?
The formula is: L = gal × 3.785412.
What is 10 gallon (us) in liters?
10 gallon (us) = 37.854118 liters.