Gallon (US) to Liter Converter

Gallon (US) Definition

A unit of volume in the US customary system, equal to 3.78541 liters.

History/Origin

Derived from the British wine gallon.

Current Use

Common for larger liquid volumes (e.g., gasoline) in the US.

Liter Definition

A metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter (dm³).

History/Origin

Introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system.

Current Use

Used globally for measuring liquids and other goods.

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