gal(UK) to gal(US) Converter - Gallon UK to Gallon US
Gallon UK (gal) (gal(UK)) to Gallon US (gal) (gal(US))
Direct answer
1 gal(UK) = 1.20095049149 gal(US)
gal(US) = gal(UK) × 1.20095049149
Converter
Conversion formula
gal(US) = gal(UK) × 1.20095049149
gal(UK) = gal(US) × 0.832673792204
Example: 10 gal(UK) = 10 × 1.20095049149 = 12.0095049149 gal(US).
Note: this conversion depends on a specific unit definition or physical assumption. Check the context before using it in reports.
Common conversion table
| gal(UK) | gal(US) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal(UK) | 1.20095049149 gal(US) |
| 2 gal(UK) | 2.40190098298 gal(US) |
| 5 gal(UK) | 6.00475245746 gal(US) |
| 10 gal(UK) | 12.0095049149 gal(US) |
| 20 gal(UK) | 24.0190098298 gal(US) |
| 50 gal(UK) | 60.0475245746 gal(US) |
| 100 gal(UK) | 120.095049149 gal(US) |
| 1,000 gal(UK) | 1,200.95049149 gal(US) |
Conversion derivation
Express both gal(UK) and gal(US) in the same base unit m3 (cubic meter), then cancel the shared base unit.
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Rewrite gal(UK) in the base unit
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Rewrite gal(US) in the base unit
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Forward conversion
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Reverse conversion
AI explanation for this conversion
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Explanation of UK to US Gallon Conversion Factor
This conversion factor relates the Imperial UK gallon to the US liquid gallon. It is derived by expressing both units in terms of the cubic meter (m3). The factor allows direct conversion between the two different gallon definitions.
Definition
The Imperial UK gallon (gal(UK)) and the US liquid gallon (gal(US)) are defined as specific volumes in cubic meters. 1 gal(UK) = 0.00454609 m3 and 1 gal(US) = 0.00378541 m3.
Principle
The conversion factor is calculated by dividing the volume of one unit by the volume of the other. The forward factor 1.20095049149 is the result of dividing 0.00454609 by 0.00378541. The reverse factor 0.832673792204 is the result of dividing 0.00378541 by 0.00454609.
Assumptions
- The conversion uses the defined relationship: 1 gal(UK) = 0.00454609 m3.
- The conversion uses the defined relationship: 1 gal(US) = 0.00378541 m3.
Cautions
- The note for the conversion pair states: this conversion depends on a specific unit definition or physical assumption. Check the context before using it in reports.
- The formula note states: this conversion depends on a specific unit definition or physical assumption. Check the context before using it in reports.
FAQ
How many gal(US) are in 1 gal(UK)?
1 gal(UK) = 1.20095049149 gal(US).
How many gal(US) are in 10 gal(UK)?
10 gal(UK) = 12.0095049149 gal(US).
How many gal(US) are in 100 gal(UK)?
100 gal(UK) = 120.095049149 gal(US).
What is the formula to convert gal(UK) to gal(US)?
Use gal(US) = gal(UK) × 1.20095049149.
How many gal(UK) are in 1 gal(US)?
1 gal(US) = 0.832673792204 gal(UK).
What should I check when converting gal(UK) to gal(US)?
Note: this conversion depends on a specific unit definition or physical assumption. Check the context before using it in reports.