Gallons to Liters Converter

Convert between gallons, liters, quarts, pints, cups, fluid ounces, and milliliters.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated April 2026 · Source: BLS

liters

3.7854

quarts

4.0000

pints

8.0000

cups

16.0000

All Volume Conversions

gallons1.0000
liters3.7854
quarts4.0000
pints8.0000
cups16.0000
fl oz128.0001
ml3,785.4100

Use the Gallons to Liters Converter above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

How It Works

Liquid volume travels under many names, and converting among gallons, liters, quarts, pints, cups, fluid ounces, and milliliters comes up constantly, whether you're following an international cookbook, reading fuel-efficiency data for a 2026 electric vehicle, or measuring out liquids around the house. The stakes aren't always small either: a bad conversion can ruin a dish, throw off a medication dose, or leave a project short on materials, which is what makes reliable volume math worth getting right.

Each result traces back to internationally recognized volume standards. The anchor is that 1 US liquid gallon equals exactly 3.785411784 liters, and every other unit follows from that single relationship. Because a gallon also holds 4 quarts, 8 pints, 16 cups, 128 fluid ounces, or 3785.411784 milliliters, the tool can move between any of these units consistently.

Not all gallons are equal, and that's the first thing to check: the US liquid gallon differs from the UK imperial gallon, which runs about 4.546 liters. Watch the difference between fluid ounces and weight ounces as well, since one measures volume and the other mass. For careful cooking or scientific work, start from accurate input values, because tiny rounding errors add up once you chain several conversions together.

Example: Converting a 2026 EV Battery Coolant Capacity

  1. 1 A new 2026 electric vehicle model specifies its battery coolant capacity as 5.5 US gallons. You need to purchase the coolant in a country that sells it in liters.
  2. 2 Using the converter, you would input '5.5' into the 'Gallons' field. The converter then applies the formula: 5.5 Gallons * 3.785411784 Liters/Gallon.
  3. 3 The result is approximately 20.819764812 liters.
  4. 4 Therefore, you would need to purchase approximately 20.82 liters of coolant to match the 5.5 US gallon capacity of the EV battery system. This ensures you buy the correct amount, avoiding waste or insufficient coolant for your vehicle.

Source: BLS · Last updated: April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many liters in a US gallon?
One US gallon equals approximately 3.785 liters. One imperial (UK) gallon equals approximately 4.546 liters. Always verify which gallon standard is being referenced.
How many cups are in a gallon?
There are 16 cups in one US gallon. There are also 4 quarts, 8 pints, or 128 fluid ounces in a gallon.
How do you convert liters to gallons?
Divide the number of liters by 3.785 to get US gallons. For example, 10 liters equals about 2.64 US gallons. For a quick estimate, divide liters by 4 and add 5%.