Imperial Gallon to Liter Converter

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1 imp gal = 4.54609 L(Imperial gallonLitre)

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Converting imperial gallons to liters

To convert imperial gallons to liters, multiply the value by 4.54609. Volume conversions matter for concrete pours, excavation, tank capacity and airflow, where a rounding slip becomes a delivery error.

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1 imperial gallon = 4.54609 liters.
1 liter = 0.21996925 imperial gallons.

Imperial Gallon (imp gal)

The imperial gallon is the UK liquid volume unit and is about 20 percent larger than the US gallon.

Origin
Defined in 1824 from the volume of ten pounds of water, now fixed as 4.54609 L.
Where it is used
Used in UK and Commonwealth fuel, water and tank capacity figures.
Relation to SI
1 imp gal = 4.54609 L exactly.

Liter (L)

The liter (L) is the everyday metric volume unit, accepted for use with SI.

Origin
Defined as exactly one cubic decimeter, one thousandth of a cubic meter.
Where it is used
Used for paint, water, fuel, tank capacity and plumbing flow rates.
Relation to SI
1 L = 0.001 m³ exactly.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in one imperial gallon?

1 imp gal equals 4.54609 L.

How do I convert imperial gallons to liters?

Multiply the value by 4.54609. For example, 10 imp gal equals 45.4609 L.

How do I convert back from liters to imperial gallons?

1 L equals 0.21996925 imp gal. The converter above works in both directions, so you can type into either field.

Why do US and imperial gallons differ?

The US gallon comes from the old English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, while the imperial gallon was redefined in 1824. The imperial gallon is about 20 percent larger.

Which volume unit should I use for concrete?

Cubic meters are the standard ordering unit for concrete and excavation in metric practice; cubic yards serve the same role in the US.

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