How do I convert gallons to liters?

Multiply US gallons by 3.78541 to get liters. Formula: liters = gallons x 3.78541. Examples: 1 gal = 3.785 L, 5 gal = 18.927 L, 10 gal = 37.854 L, 20 gal = 75.708 L.

What is the difference between US gallons and UK gallons?

A US gallon = 3.78541 liters. A UK (Imperial) gallon = 4.54609 liters. The UK gallon is about 20% larger. Gas mileage figures are not directly comparable: a US MPG rating does not equal a UK MPG rating. Always specify which gallon when converting.

How many liters is a gas tank?

A typical compact car holds 40-50 liters (10.6-13.2 US gallons). Mid-size cars typically hold 55-65 liters (14.5-17.2 gal). Trucks and SUVs can hold 80-115 liters (21-30 gal). Electric vehicles use kWh (kilowatt-hours) instead of fuel volume.

How many liters is 5 gallons of water?

5 US gallons = 5 x 3.78541 = 18.927 liters. A standard 5-gallon water jug weighs about 18.9 kg (41.7 lbs). Water weighs approximately 1 kg per liter (1 liter = 1,000 grams = 2.205 lbs).

Gallons to Liters (gal to L) Converter

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Gallons to Liters — Formula & Reference

The US liquid gallon equals exactly 3.785411784 liters. It is widely used in the United States for fuel, beverages, and other liquids. The Imperial (UK) gallon is slightly larger at 4.54609 L.

Formula (US gallon)

L = gal × 3.78541

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US Gallons	Liters	Context
0.264	1	1 liter
1	3.785	1 US gallon
5	18.93	5-gallon water jug
10	37.85	Small fuel tank
20	75.71	Standard car fuel tank

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Formula (US gallon)

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