Volume
gal (UK)toL
Convert imperial gallons (gal (UK)) to litres (L).
Factor1 gal (UK) = 4.54609 L
Converter
gal (UK)
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
L
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
L = gal (UK) × 4.54609
Multiply any value in imperial gallons by 4.54609 to obtain the value in litres.
Worked example
Convert 10 gal (UK) to L.
- 01Start with 10 gal (UK).
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 10 × 4.54609 = 45.4609 L.
Result10 gal (UK) = 45.4609 L
Conversion table
| gal (UK) | L |
|---|---|
| 1 | 4.5461 |
| 2 | 9.0922 |
| 5 | 22.73 |
| 10 | 45.461 |
| 20 | 90.922 |
| 50 | 227.3 |
| 100 | 454.61 |
| 200 | 909.22 |
| 500 | 2273 |
| 1000 | 4546.1 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from gal (UK) to L?
1 gal (UK) equals 4.54609 L. To convert, multiply the value in imperial gallons by 4.54609.
How do I convert 1 gal (UK) to L?
1 gal (UK) = 4.54609 L. For any value, multiply by 4.54609.
How do I convert L back to gal (UK)?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.2199692. So 1 L = 0.219969 gal (UK).
When would I need to convert imperial gallon to litre?
Volume conversions are used for tank sizing, batch calculations, and bridging between vendor specs (gallons, barrels, ft³) and process documentation (m³, litres).
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).