Volume converter
Convert volumes between metric, US and UK units. 1 US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters, while a UK gallon is 4.54609 liters.
Result
1 US gal = 3.78541 L
1 US gal
3.785 L
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How it works
Volumes are converted through the liter. Be careful with names shared by two systems: US and UK (imperial) gallons, pints and fluid ounces are different sizes. A US pint is 16 US fl oz (473 mL), an imperial pint is 20 imperial fl oz (568 mL).
All units compared
| Unit | Symbol | Value in liters |
|---|---|---|
| milliliter | mL | 0.001 L |
| centiliter | cL | 0.01 L |
| deciliter | dL | 0.1 L |
| liter | L | 1 L |
| cubic meter | m³ | 1,000 L |
| cubic centimeter | cm³ | 0.001 L |
| metric teaspoon | tsp (metric) | 0.005 L |
| metric tablespoon | tbsp (metric) | 0.015 L |
| metric cup | cup (metric) | 0.25 L |
| US teaspoon | US tsp | 0.004928921594 L |
| US tablespoon | US tbsp | 0.01478676478 L |
| US fluid ounce | US fl oz | 0.02957352956 L |
| US cup | US cup | 0.2365882365 L |
| US pint | US pt | 0.473176473 L |
| US quart | US qt | 0.946352946 L |
| US gallon | US gal | 3.785411784 L |
| UK fluid ounce | UK fl oz | 0.0284130625 L |
| UK pint | UK pt | 0.56826125 L |
| UK gallon | UK gal | 4.54609 L |
| cubic inch | in³ | 0.016387064 L |
| cubic foot | ft³ | 28.31684659 L |
Frequently asked questions
Is a UK gallon bigger than a US gallon?
Yes. A UK (imperial) gallon is 4.546 L and a US gallon is 3.785 L, so the UK gallon is about 20% larger.
How many milliliters are in a liter?
Exactly 1,000 mL. A liter is also the volume of a 10 cm cube (1,000 cm³).
How many liters are in 1 US gallon?
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters. The other way round, 1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons.
How many US gallons are in 1 liter?
1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons. The other way round, 1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters.
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