Gallons to Liters Converter
Convert gallons (gal) to liters (L) instantly with precise calculations
Gallons to Liters Converter
About Gallons to Liters Conversion
Converting gallons to liters is essential for international fuel calculations, recipe conversions, and understanding liquid volumes across different measurement systems. One US gallon equals approximately 3.78541 liters.
Conversion Formula
Liters = Gallons × 3.78541
Example: 5 gallons = 5 × 3.78541 = 18.9271 liters
Quick Reference Table
| Gallons | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 3.785 L |
| 5 gal | 18.927 L |
| 10 gal | 37.854 L |
| 15 gal | 56.781 L |
| 20 gal | 75.708 L |
Common Uses
- • Fuel Tank Capacity: Converting car and truck fuel tank sizes
- • International Recipes: Converting US recipes to metric measurements
- • Pool Maintenance: Chemical dosing calculations
- • Travel Planning: Understanding fuel costs in different countries
- • Industrial Applications: Bulk liquid storage and transport
Tips for Accurate Conversion
- • This conversion uses US gallons (not Imperial gallons which are larger)
- • For fuel efficiency: mpg × 0.425 ≈ km/L
- • Imperial gallons = 4.546 liters (used in UK, Canada)
- • Always specify which gallon type when precision matters