What is a Gallon? (gal)
Definition
A gallon is a unit of volume in both the imperial and US customary systems, though they differ slightly in size. The US gallon equals 3.785 liters, while the imperial (UK) gallon equals 4.546 liters. Gallons are primarily used in the United States for fuel, milk, and other large liquid quantities.
Common Uses
- › Fuel and gasoline in the US
- › Milk and large beverage containers
- › Swimming pool and tank capacity
- › Paint and chemical quantities
Converters
About the Gallon
A gallon is a unit of volume in both the imperial and US customary systems, though they differ slightly in size. The US gallon equals 3.785 liters, while the imperial (UK) gallon equals 4.546 liters. Gallons are primarily used in the United States for fuel, milk, and other large liquid quantities.
Equivalents and conversions
- 1 US gal = 3.785 L
- 1 US gal = 128 fl oz
- 1 US gal = 16 cups
- 1 UK gal = 4.546 L