Gallons to Litres
Common values
| From (gal) | To (L) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.000 |
| 0.2 | 0.757 |
| 0.4 | 1.514 |
| 0.6 | 2.271 |
| 0.8 | 3.028 |
| 1 | 3.785 |
| 1.2 | 4.542 |
| 1.4 | 5.300 |
| 1.6 | 6.057 |
| 1.8 | 6.814 |
| 2 | 7.571 |
To convert US gallons to litres:
Litres = gallons × 3.78541
- 1 gal × 3.785 = 3.785 L
- 5 gal × 3.785 = 18.93 L
- 10 gal × 3.785 = 37.85 L
- 20 gal × 3.785 = 75.71 L
When purchasing appliances or vehicles specified in gallons (hot water tanks, RV tanks, US vehicle fuel tanks), Canadians need to convert to litres to understand the actual capacity in familiar units. American recipes occasionally call for gallons for large-batch cooking.
Canadian hot water heaters are sized in litres — a standard residential tank is 40 gallons = 151.4 litres, and a larger tank is 60 gallons = 227.1 litres. Swimming pool volumes are measured in litres in Canada, but US pool supply sites quote chemicals in gallons.
Frequently asked questions
- How many litres is 5 gallons? 5 × 3.785 = 18.93 litres.
- What is the difference between an Imperial gallon and a US gallon? Imperial gallon = 4.546 L; US gallon = 3.785 L. The Imperial gallon is about 20% larger.
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