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Imperial gallons to Litres

Convert imperial gallons to litres instantly.

Imperial gallons to Litres (gal (UK) to L) Converter

1 imperial gallon = 4.5461 litres

1 gal (UK) = 4.54609 L (exact)
From
  • LitresL
  • US gallonsgal (US)
  • Imperial gallons (UK)gal (UK)
To
  • LitresL
  • US gallonsgal (US)

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How it’s calculated

L = gal (UK) × 4.54609

  • Multiply the value in imperial gallons by 4.54609.
  • To go back, divide by 4.54609 (or multiply by 0.2199692483).
  • 1 gal (UK) = 4.54609 L · 1 L = 0.2199692483 gal (UK)

Quick examples

1 imperial gallon = 4.5461 litres · 1 L = 0.21997 gal (UK)

  • 1 imperial gallon = 4.5461 litres
  • 5 imperial gallons = 22.73 litres
  • 10 imperial gallons = 45.461 litres
  • 25 imperial gallons = 113.65 litres
  • 100 imperial gallons = 454.61 litres

Imperial gallons to litres conversion table

imperial gallon (gal (UK)) to litre (L)
Imperial gallons (gal (UK))Litres (L)
0.1 gal (UK)0.45461 L
0.5 gal (UK)2.273 L
1 gal (UK)4.5461 L
2 gal (UK)9.0922 L
3 gal (UK)13.638 L
4 gal (UK)18.184 L
5 gal (UK)22.73 L
6 gal (UK)27.277 L
7 gal (UK)31.823 L
8 gal (UK)36.369 L

About these units

Imperial gallon (gal (UK))

British imperial

1 gal (UK) = 0.00454609 m³ (exact)

The imperial (UK) gallon: exactly 4.54609 L, about 20% bigger than a US gallon.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Litre (L)

metric (non-SI)

1 L = 0.001 m³ (exact)

Defined as exactly 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³.

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert imperial gallons to litres?

Use L = gal (UK) × 4.54609. Multiply the value in imperial gallons by 4.54609.

How many litres are in 1 imperial gallon?

1 imperial gallon (gal (UK)) equals 4.5461 litres (L); more precisely 4.54609.

How many imperial gallons are in 1 litre?

1 litre (L) equals 0.21997 imperial gallons (gal (UK)); more precisely 0.2199692483.

What is 10 gal (UK) in L?

10 imperial gallons = 45.461 litres.

Is the imperial gallon a US or a UK unit?

This converter uses the British imperial imperial gallon. The imperial (UK) gallon: exactly 4.54609 L, about 20% bigger than a US gallon. US and UK units with the same name can differ, so check which one your source uses.

What is a imperial gallon?

The imperial (UK) gallon: exactly 4.54609 L, about 20% bigger than a US gallon.

What is a litre?

Defined as exactly 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³.

Related conversions

Formula: L = gal (UK) × 4.54609. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.