1 UK gallon
4.546 L - Volume; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
NIST — SI conversion factors1 UK gallon vs 1 US gallon: volume comparison
1 UK gallon is about 1.2 times the capacity of 1 US gallon.
- 1 UK gallon
- Volume
- 1 US gallon
- Volume
1 UK gallon
4.546 LVolume
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1 US gallon
3.785 LVolume
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These are equal-volume cubes. Edge lengths grow with the cube root of capacity; the cubes do not depict container exteriors.
In perspective1.2 times
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1 US gallon
3.785 L - Volume; definition.
The quantity is exact as entered. Comparisons use the clearly stated specimen, model or nominal measurement.
NIST — SI conversion factors
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An Imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 litres. It holds about 20.1% more than a US liquid gallon.
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