What is a us gallon?
The US liquid gallon is a volume unit equal to exactly 231 cubic inches or 3.785411784 liters. It is smaller than the Imperial gallon.
1 US gallon = 4 US quarts = exactly 3.785411784 liters
Volume unit
US Gallon
US galThe US liquid gallon is a volume unit equal to exactly 231 cubic inches or 3.785411784 liters. It is smaller than the Imperial gallon.
History
The US gallon developed from the English wine gallon. The United States retained it while Britain later adopted the larger Imperial gallon.
Common uses
- Fuel economy
- Milk and beverages
- Aquariums
- Paint and household liquids