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Convert gallons to liters

Convert Volume Units Online with US Gallon (US gal) to Liter (L) Conversion

Converting US liquid gallons (gal) to liters (L) is common at fuel pumps, in brewing, and when reading metric equipment specs. One US gallon equals exactly 3.785411784 liters, so liters = US gallons × 3.785411784.

US Gallons to Liters Formula

L = US gal × 3.785411784

Multiply the volume in US liquid gallons by 3.785411784 to get liters. This factor is exact—not UK imperial gallons, which are larger.

Common us gallon to liter values

Common us gallon to liter values
us gallonliter
13.785
27.57
518.925
1037.85
2594.625
50189.25
100378.5

Example: Fuel Purchase

You pump 5 US gallons of gasoline. How many liters is that on a metric receipt?

  • Identify the volume in US gallons: 5 gal
  • Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 3.785411784
  • Calculate the result: 18.92705892
5 US gallons equals approximately 18.93 liters.

About the Units

US Gallon (US gal)

One US Gallon (US gal) equals 3.785 Liters (L)

Units of volume are standardized measurements used to quantify container capacity, fluid storage, and system sizing in engineering, manufacturing, and logistics.

Liter (L)

One Liter (L) equals 0.264201 US Gallon (US gal)

Units of volume are standardized measurements used to quantify container capacity, fluid storage, and system sizing in engineering, manufacturing, and logistics.

Where This Conversion Is Used

  • Convert US to Liters to ensure consistent values across calculations, reports, and measurement systems.
  • Simplifies comparison of container and system capacities across unit standards, commonly used in industrial design, logistics, and manufacturing workflows.
  • Helps verify volume values listed in equipment datasheets, storage specifications, and technical documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many liters are in a US gallon?

One US liquid gallon equals exactly 3.785411784 liters. Multiply US gallons by that factor.

How do I convert 2 gallons to liters?

2 × 3.785411784 ≈ 7.57 L.

Is this US or UK gallons?

This page uses US liquid gallons. UK imperial gallons equal about 4.546 liters each.

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