Gallons (UK) to Gallons (US) Converter

Convert UK imperial gallons to US gallons for international liquid measurements.

Result

1 gal = 1.200950491 gal

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About These Units

GAL_UK

The UK gallon equals 4.546 liters, about 20% larger than the US gallon.

Common Uses: UK fuel efficiency, historical measurements, British liquid trade

GAL_US

The US gallon equals 3.785 liters, used for fuel and large liquid quantities.

Common Uses: Gasoline sales, milk jugs, paint cans, water heater capacities

Conversion Formula

gallons (US) = liters ÷ 3.78541

Worked Example:

To convert GAL_UK to GAL_US:

1 L ÷ 3.78541 = 0.26 gallons (US)

Common GAL_UK to GAL_US Conversions

GAL_UKGAL_USGAL_UKGAL_US
1 gal_uk1.201 gal_us50 gal_uk60.0475 gal_us
2 gal_uk2.4019 gal_us75 gal_uk90.0713 gal_us
5 gal_uk6.0048 gal_us100 gal_uk120.095 gal_us
10 gal_uk12.0095 gal_us250 gal_uk300.2376 gal_us
25 gal_uk30.0238 gal_us500 gal_uk600.4752 gal_us

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between US and UK gallons?

A US gallon equals 3.78541 liters, while a UK (Imperial) gallon equals 4.54609 liters. The UK gallon is about 20% larger than the US gallon. This difference originated from different historical definitions and remains important when comparing fuel economy or following recipes from different countries.

How do you convert milliliters to cups?

To convert milliliters to US cups, divide the milliliter value by 236.588. For example, 250 mL equals approximately 1.06 cups. Note that cup sizes vary internationally, so always specify whether you're using US cups, metric cups (250 mL), or UK cups (284 mL).

Why do recipes use volume instead of weight for liquids?

Volume measurements are more convenient for liquids because measuring cups and spoons are easier to use than scales for pouring liquids. However, weight is more accurate for precise applications. One liter of water weighs one kilogram, but this varies for other liquids based on density.

How many cups are in a liter?

One liter equals approximately 4.227 US cups, though this is often rounded to 4.2 cups for practical purposes. Conversely, one US cup equals approximately 237 milliliters. This conversion is essential for adapting recipes between metric and imperial measurements.

What is the difference between fluid ounces and ounces?

Fluid ounces (fl oz) measure volume, while ounces (oz) measure weight. One US fluid ounce equals approximately 29.57 milliliters and is used for liquids. Weight ounces measure mass and vary depending on what you're measuring. Never substitute one for the other in recipes.

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