US Gallon to Imperial Gallon Converter

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1 US gal = 0.83267418 imp gal(US gallonImperial gallon)

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Converting US gallons to imperial gallons

To convert US gallons to imperial gallons, multiply the value by 0.83267418. Volume conversions matter for concrete pours, excavation, tank capacity and airflow, where a rounding slip becomes a delivery error.

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1 US gallon = 0.83267418 imperial gallons.
1 imperial gallon = 1.2009499 US gallons.

US Gallon (US gal)

The US gallon is the liquid volume unit used in the United States.

Origin
Defined from the old English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches.
Where it is used
Used for paint, fuel, water storage and plumbing capacity in US practice.
Relation to SI
1 US gal = 3.785411784 L exactly.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many imperial gallons are in one US gallon?

1 US gal equals 0.83267418 imp gal.

How do I convert US gallons to imperial gallons?

Multiply the value by 0.83267418. For example, 10 US gal equals 8.3267418 imp gal.

How do I convert back from imperial gallons to US gallons?

1 imp gal equals 1.2009499 US 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.

Is this volume converter free to use?

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