Convert US Gallons (gal) to Imperial Gallons (imp gal)
Converting between US gallons and Imperial gallons is essential for various applications, from cooking to travel. The conversion factor is straightforward: 1 US gallon equals 0.832674 Imperial gallons. This guide will help you understand how to make this conversion easily.
≈ 53/64 imp gal
Conversion Formula
Reverse: gal = imp gal × 1.20095
Conversion Examples
US Gallon to Imperial Gallon Table
| US Gallon (gal) | Imperial Gallon (imp gal) | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.8327 | 53/64 |
| 6 | 4.996 | — |
| 11 | 9.1594 | 9 5/32 |
| 16 | 13.3228 | 13 21/64 |
| 21 | 17.4861 | 17 31/64 |
| 26 | 21.6495 | 21 21/32 |
| 31 | 25.8129 | 25 13/16 |
| 36 | 29.9763 | 29 31/32 |
| 41 | 34.1396 | 34 9/64 |
| 46 | 38.303 | 38 19/64 |
| 51 | 42.4664 | 42 15/32 |
| 56 | 46.6297 | 46 5/8 |
| 61 | 50.7931 | 50 51/64 |
| 66 | 54.9565 | 54 61/64 |
| 71 | 59.1198 | 59 1/8 |
| 76 | 63.2832 | 63 9/32 |
| 81 | 67.4466 | 67 29/64 |
| 86 | 71.6099 | 71 39/64 |
| 91 | 75.7733 | 75 49/64 |
| 96 | 79.9367 | 79 15/16 |
Unit Definitions
What is a US Gallon (gal)?
A US gallon is a unit of volume commonly used in the United States, equal to 3.78541 liters.
History
The US gallon was defined in the 19th century and is based on the wine gallon, which was established by law in 1707. It has been used consistently in various industries, including food and beverage.
Current Use
Today, the US gallon is widely used for measuring liquids such as gasoline, milk, and other beverages.
What is a Imperial Gallon (imp gal)?
The Imperial gallon is a unit of volume used primarily in the UK and is equal to 4.54609 liters.
History
The Imperial gallon was established in 1824 and was derived from the volume of a specific number of pounds of water at a given temperature. It has undergone various definitions but has remained a standard unit in the UK.
Current Use
Currently, the Imperial gallon is used for measuring larger volumes of liquid, particularly in the automotive and fuel industries in the UK.