Gallons to Liters Converter

Convert US gallons to liters instantly. Perfect for cooking, fuel, pool volume, and recipes. Includes chart and formula.

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Formula

liters = gallons × 3.78541

1 gallon × 3.78541 = 3.7854 liters

About Gallons to Liters Conversion

The US gallon is a unit of volume equal to 128 fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters. It is the standard volume measurement in the United States for fuel, milk, and other liquids. The liter (L) is a metric unit of volume used in most other countries. Note that the US gallon differs from the Imperial (UK) gallon, which is about 4.546 liters.

This conversion is essential when comparing fuel economy between US and international vehicles (MPG vs. L/100km), scaling recipes between American and international cookbooks, understanding liquid product sizes when shopping abroad, or calculating pool and aquarium volumes. One US gallon is roughly the size of a large milk jug.

Gallons to Liters Conversion Table

GallonsLitersContext
0.5 gal1.89 LHalf gallon
1 gal3.79 LMilk jug
2 gal7.57 LWater cooler
5 gal18.93 LWater bottle
10 gal37.85 LSmall aquarium
15 gal56.78 LCar fuel tank
20 gal75.71 LLarge fuel tank
50 gal189.27 LWater heater
100 gal378.54 LHot tub
500 gal1892.71 LSmall pool

Frequently Asked Questions

There are approximately 3.78541 liters in one US gallon.
Multiply gallons by 3.78541. Quick estimate: multiply by 3.8.
5 gallons equals approximately 18.927 liters.
No. A US gallon is 3.785 liters, while a UK (imperial) gallon is 4.546 liters.