Convert Gallon to Liter (gal to L)
Instant precision conversion from Gallon (gal) to Liter (L) in Volume.
⚡ Direct Answer: 1 gal to L
1 Gallon (gal) equals exactly 3.78541 Liter (L).
To convert from Gallon to Liter, multiply the quantity by 3.78541 (or divide by 0.264172).
📐 How Gallon (gal) and Liter (L) Relate
In metrology, volume quantifies three-dimensional volumetric capacity ($L^3$). Within this domain, Gallon (gal) and Liter (L) originate from Metric liquid volume and US Customary / British Imperial liquid measures. Standardized according to NIST Handbook 44 and OIML liquid capacity regulations.
Because both Gallon and Liter belong to the linear volume domain, conversion between them is strictly proportional. The exact conversion factor (3.78541) guarantees zero precision drift across mathematical calculations.
🎯 Common Practical Applications
Vehicle Importation & Registration Compliance
Calculating engine coolant, transmission fluid, and fuel tank capacities for vehicles imported into metric countries.
Marine Bunkering & Commercial Vessels
Reconciling domestic US fuel delivery receipts in gallons with vessel fuel sounding tables logged in metric liters.
Industrial Chemical Manufacturing & Mixing
Converting batch manufacturing recipes specified in US gallons for European automated chemical plant reactors.
Reverse Conversion Option
Looking to calculate the reverse direction? Switch directly to our dedicated Liter to Gallon converter.
Gallon to Liter Conversion Table (1 to 1000)
| Gallon (gal) | Liter (L) | Liter (L) | Gallon (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 gal | 3.78541 L | 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 gal | 7.57082 L | 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 3 gal | 11.35623 L | 3 L | 0.792517 gal |
| 5 gal | 18.92705 L | 5 L | 1.320861 gal |
| 10 gal | 37.8541 L | 10 L | 2.641722 gal |
| 15 gal | 56.78115 L | 15 L | 3.962583 gal |
| 20 gal | 75.7082 L | 20 L | 5.283444 gal |
| 25 gal | 94.63525 L | 25 L | 6.604304 gal |
| 50 gal | 189.2705 L | 50 L | 13.208609 gal |
| 75 gal | 283.90575 L | 75 L | 19.812913 gal |
| 100 gal | 378.541 L | 100 L | 26.417218 gal |
| 250 gal | 946.3525 L | 250 L | 66.043044 gal |
| 500 gal | 1892.705 L | 500 L | 132.086088 gal |
| 1000 gal | 3785.41 L | 1000 L | 264.172177 gal |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Liter in 1 Gallon?
1 Gallon (gal) equals exactly 3.78541 Liter (L). 1 Liter (L) equals approximately 0.264172 Gallon (gal). Formula: gal ≈ L × 0.26417218.
How to convert Gallon to Liter?
To convert from Gallon to Liter, multiply the quantity by 3.78541 (or divide by 0.264172). Mathematical formula: L = gal × 3.78541.
What is an example calculation converting Gallon to Liter?
To convert 10 Gallon to Liter: multiply 10 by the conversion factor 3.78541 to get exactly 37.8541 Liter (L).
How to convert back from Liter to Gallon?
To convert from Liter to Gallon, multiply by the inverse factor 0.264172 (or divide by 3.78541). Formula: gal = L × 0.26417218.