Gallon To Liter Converter

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Seamless Conversion from Gallons to Liters - Powered by Newtum


(Last Updated On: 2024-09-21)

Dive into the world of seamless unit conversion with the Gallon US-pound to Liter-gram Converter. Developed by Newtum, this tool simplifies conversions from gal to L, sparking curiosity and ease for all your measurement needs.

What are Gallon and Liter

Definition of Gallon

A gallon is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States to measure liquids. The US gallon is legally defined as 231 cubic inches, which is exactly 3.785411784 liters. It's widely used for fuel economy expressions in cars, and for larger quantities of beverages or industrial liquids. The UK also uses a gallon, which is about 20% larger than the US gallon, at approximately 4.54609 liters.

Definition of Liter

A liter is a metric unit of volume commonly used to measure liquids and gases. It is equivalent to 1 cubic decimeter (dm3), 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm3), or about 0.264172 US gallons. The liter is an SI accepted unit for volume for use with the metric system. It is used globally in many contexts, from labeling beverages to denoting engine volumes in cars.

Gallon to Liter Conversion Table

Gallon (US) (gal) Liter (L) Pound (lb) Gram (g)
0.1 gal 0.3785 L 0.8 lb 362.87 g
0.5 gal 1.8927 L 4 lb 1814.37 g
1 gal 3.7854 L 8 lb 3628.74 g
2 gal 7.5708 L 16 lb 7257.48 g
3 gal 11.3562 L 24 lb 10886.22 g
4 gal 15.1416 L 32 lb 14514.95 g
5 gal 18.927 L 40 lb 18143.69 g
6 gal 22.7124 L 48 lb 21772.43 g
7 gal 26.4978 L 56 lb 25401.17 g
8 gal 30.2832 L 64 lb 29029.91 g

Conversion of Gallon to Liter

Example 1:
Convert 1 US gallon to liters and grams:
1 gal = 3.7854 L = 8 lb = 3628.74 g

Example 2:
Convert 2.5 US gallons to liters and grams:
2.5 gal = 2.5 × 3.7854 L = 2.5 × 8 lb = 2.5 × 3628.74 g

History of Gallon and Liter

The Gallon US-pound to Liter-gram Converter has its roots in the need to standardize volume and weight measurements across different industries. This tool's development marks a significant advancement in aiding both individuals and businesses to effortlessly convert between these common units of measurements for various applications.

How to use Gallon to Liter Converter

Real Life Applications of Gallon to Liter

Explore how the Gallon US-pound to Liter-gram Converter plays a vital role in day-to-day operations and specialized tasks.

Solved Examples gal to L

Example 1:
Convert 1 US gallon to liters and grams:
1 gal = 3.7854 L = 8 lb = 3628.74 g

Example 2:
Convert 0.5 US gallons to liters and grams:
0.5 gal = 0.5 × 3.7854 L = 0.5 × 8 lb = 0.5 × 3628.74 g

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is a Gallon US-pound to Liter-gram Converter?
This tool helps you convert the volume in US gallons to the metric units of liters and grams.

2. How accurate is the conversion?
The converter uses established conversion rates to provide results with a high degree of accuracy.

3. Can I convert liters back to gallons with this tool?
Yes, the converter also allows for the reverse calculation from liters to US gallons.