Convert gallon (US) to liter
Please provide values below to convert gallon (US) [gal (US)] to liter [L, l], or Convert liter to gallon (US).
How to Convert Gallon (Us) to Liter
1 gal (US) = 3.785411784 L, l
Example: convert 15 gal (US) to L, l:
15 gal (US) = 15 × 3.785411784 L, l = 56.78117676 L, l
Gallon (Us) to Liter Conversion Table
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Gallon (Us)
A gallon (US) is a unit of volume measurement primarily used in the United States, equal to 128 US fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
History/Origin
The US gallon was established based on the British imperial gallon but was redefined in the United States in the 19th century. It has been used for measuring liquids like fuel, milk, and other fluids in the US since the 19th century.
Current Use
The US gallon is widely used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages. It remains a standard unit in commerce, industry, and daily life within the US.
Liter
The liter (L, l) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, commonly used to measure liquids and other substances.
History/Origin
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system, based on the cubic decimeter, and has since become a standard unit of volume worldwide.
Current Use
The liter is widely used in science, industry, and daily life for measuring liquids, beverages, and other fluids, especially in countries using the metric system.