Gallons to Liters Converter

Gallons to Liters Converter

US Gallons → Liters
UK Gallons → Liters
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters · 1 UK gallon = 4.54609 liters

How to convert gallons to liters

To convert US gallons to liters, multiply by 3.78541. For example, 5 US gallons × 3.78541 = 18.927 liters. To convert UK gallons to liters, multiply by 4.54609 instead.

Going the other way — to convert liters to US gallons — divide by 3.78541. So 10 liters ÷ 3.78541 = 2.642 US gallons.

The US gallon and UK (imperial) gallon are significantly different. A US gallon = 3.785 liters while a UK gallon = 4.546 liters — about 20% larger. This difference is important when comparing fuel economy between US and UK vehicles.

Gallons to liters conversion table

Gallons (US) Liters (US gal) Liters (UK gal)
1 gal3.785 L4.546 L
2 gal7.571 L9.092 L
3 gal11.356 L13.638 L
4 gal15.142 L18.184 L
5 gal18.927 L22.730 L
10 gal37.854 L45.461 L
15 gal56.781 L68.191 L
20 gal75.708 L90.922 L
50 gal189.271 L227.305 L
100 gal378.541 L454.609 L

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in a gallon?
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters. 1 UK gallon = 4.54609 liters. Always check which gallon is being used.
How many liters is 5 gallons?
5 US gallons = 18.927 liters. 5 UK gallons = 22.730 liters. A standard 5-gallon water jug holds about 18.9 liters.
How many gallons is 20 liters?
20 liters = 5.283 US gallons = 4.399 UK gallons. Calculation: 20 ÷ 3.78541 = 5.283 US gallons.
How many liters is a gas tank?
Most passenger car fuel tanks hold 45-70 liters (12-18 US gallons). A typical sedan holds about 50 liters (13.2 US gallons).
Why are US and UK gallons different?
The US kept the old wine gallon definition while Britain standardized the imperial gallon in 1824. A UK gallon is about 20% larger than a US gallon.