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Gallon [gal] to Litre [l] Converter

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1 Gallon (gal) = 3.785411795 Litre (l)

1 Litre (l) = 0.2641720516 Gallon (gal)

How to Convert Gallon to Litre

1 gal = 3.785411795 l
1 l = 0.2641720516 gal

To convert Gallon to Litre, multiply the value by 3.785411795. To convert Litre back to Gallon, divide by 3.785411795.

Example: convert 10 gal to l:
10 gal = 10 x 3.785411795 = 37.85411795 l

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Gallon

Definition: A gallon (gal) is a unit of volume in the Imperial and United States customary systems. It is equal to four quarts or eight pints.

History/origin: The gallon has a long history dating back to ancient measuring systems. Its definition has varied over time and between different systems.

Current use: The gallon is commonly used for selling liquids in bulk, such as gasoline, milk, and paint. It is also sometimes used in recipes that call for large volumes of ingredients.

Litre

Definition: A litre (symbol: L or l) is a metric unit of volume. It is defined as the volume of one cubic decimetre (dm³), which is 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm.

History/origin: The litre was introduced in France in 1795 as one of the new 'republican units of measure' and defined as one cubic decimetre. It has undergone slight revisions in its definition over time.

Current use: The litre is a widely used unit for measuring liquid volume, found in various everyday applications, from beverages and fuels to household products. It is also used extensively in scientific and industrial contexts.

Gallon to Litre Conversion Table

Gallon [gal]Litre [l]
1 gal3.785411795 l
2 gal7.570823591 l
5 gal18.92705898 l
10 gal37.85411795 l
20 gal75.70823591 l
50 gal189.2705898 l
100 gal378.5411795 l
200 gal757.0823591 l
500 gal1892.705898 l
1000 gal3785.411795 l

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Gallon [gal] to Litre [l] Converter

What is 1 gal in l?
1 Gallon (gal) equals 3.785412 l, and 1 l equals 0.2641720516 gal.
How do I convert Gallon to Litre?
Multiply by 3.785412: 10 gal × 3.785412 = 37.854118 l. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.
What is 100 gal in l?
100 gal = 378.54118 l. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.
Is a Gallon bigger than a Litre?
Yes. 1 gal = 3.785412 l, so the same quantity becomes a larger number when written in l.
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