Question 1

How many gallons in a liter?

Accepted Answer

1 liter = 0.264 US gallons. 1 US gallon = 3.785 liters. 1 UK gallon = 4.546 liters (larger).

Question 2

Why are US and UK gallons different?

Accepted Answer

US gallon from wine gallon (231 cu in). UK from ale gallon (277 cu in). UK gallon is about 20% larger.

Question 3

Are US and UK gallons the same?

Accepted Answer

No! US gallon = 3.785 liters. UK (Imperial) gallon = 4.546 liters. UK gallon is about 20% larger. Same applies to pints and fluid ounces.

Question 4

What's the most accurate way to measure volume?

Accepted Answer

For precision: measure by weight and convert using density. For liquids at eye level: read at the bottom of the meniscus curve.

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