Conversion Formula
$$V_{\text{L}} = V_{\text{gal}} \times 3.78541$$
Multiply US gallons by 3.78541 to get liters.
gal to L Conversion Table
| US Gallon (gal) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.378541 |
| 0.5 | 1.89271 |
| 1 | 3.78541 |
| 2 | 7.57082 |
| 5 | 18.9271 |
| 10 | 37.8541 |
| 25 | 94.6353 |
| 50 | 189.271 |
| 100 | 378.541 |
| 250 | 946.353 |
| 500 | 1,892.71 |
| 1,000 | 3,785.41 |
gal to L in Engineering
Volume conversions are critical for concrete and earthwork quantities (cubic yards), water storage (acre-feet, million gallons), petroleum (barrels), and fluid system design (liters, gallons). Accurate volume conversion prevents costly material estimation errors.
US Gallon: Standard US liquid volume unit. Exactly 231 cubic inches. Used for water, fuel, and chemical volumes.
Liter: Common metric volume unit. 1 L = 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³. Used worldwide for liquid measurements.