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Gallons to Litres Converter

Convert gallons to litres instantly. Defaults to US gallons — use the unit selector to switch to UK gallons. Reference table covers common fuel and container volumes.

Formula:[value] gal × 3.785 = [result] L

How to convert Gallons to Litres

gal × 3.785 = L

For example: 5 gal × 3.785 = 18.93 L

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Common Gallons to Litres conversions

Common Gallons to Litres conversions
Gallons (gal)Litres (L)
0.5 gal1.893 L
1 gal3.785 L
2 gal7.571 L
5 gal18.93 L
10 gal37.85 L
15 gal56.78 L
20 gal75.71 L
50 gal189.3 L
100 gal378.5 L

About this conversion

Gallons to litres is commonly needed for fuel quantities, large liquid containers, and US-to-metric recipe scaling. The US liquid gallon (3.785 L) and UK imperial gallon (4.546 L) are different units — use the unit dropdown to select the correct one. Common volumes: 1 US gal = 3.785 L, 5 US gal = 18.93 L, 10 US gal = 37.85 L. Car fuel tanks in the US are rated in gallons — a 15-gallon tank holds about 56.8 litres. In the UK, fuel is sold in litres but older cars may have tank sizes listed in imperial gallons. US recipe cups and gallons can be converted to litres for metric kitchens.

Frequently asked questions

How many litres is 1 US gallon?+
1 US gallon equals approximately 3.7854 litres.
How many litres is 1 UK gallon?+
1 UK (imperial) gallon equals exactly 4.54609 litres — about 20% more than a US gallon.
How do I convert gallons to litres?+
Multiply US gallons by 3.78541. For example, 5 US gal × 3.785 = 18.93 litres. For UK gallons, multiply by 4.54609.
How many gallons is a 20-litre container?+
20 litres equals approximately 5.28 US gallons or 4.40 UK gallons.