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The conversion between litres and gallons is essential for comparing liquid volumes between metric and imperial/US customary measurement systems. One US gallon equals exactly 3.78541 litres.
The calculator uses the simple conversion formula:
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Explanation: The formula divides the litre value by the conversion factor to get the equivalent volume in US gallons.
Details: Accurate volume conversion is crucial for international trade, cooking recipes, fuel consumption calculations, and scientific measurements when working with different measurement systems.
Tips: Enter volume in litres (must be a positive number). The calculator will automatically compute the equivalent volume in US gallons.
Q1: Is this for US gallons or UK gallons?
A: This calculator uses US gallons (3.78541 L). UK gallons are larger (4.54609 L).
Q2: How precise is this conversion?
A: The conversion factor is exact for US gallons. Results are rounded to 4 decimal places.
Q3: When would I need this conversion?
A: Common uses include comparing fuel efficiency (L/100km vs mpg), cooking with international recipes, and scientific measurements.
Q4: What's the easiest way to estimate litres to gallons?
A: For quick estimates, divide litres by 4 (this gives slightly more gallons than actual).
Q5: How many gallons are in 10 litres?
A: Approximately 2.6417 US gallons (10 ÷ 3.78541).