Gram per Gallon (g/gal) expresses mass in gram per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
Gram per Gallon to Gram per Liter
Convert gram per gallon (g/gal) to gram per liter (g/L) instantly with formula, conversion table, and FAQ.
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Gram per Liter (g/L) expresses mass in gram per unit volume in liter, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
g/L = g/gal × 0.264172
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Formula
g/L = g/gal × 0.264172
g/gal = g/L × 3.785412
Conversion table
| 1 g/gal | 0.264172 g/L |
| 5 g/gal | 1.32086 g/L |
| 10 g/gal | 2.641721 g/L |
| 20 g/gal | 5.283441 g/L |
| 50 g/gal | 13.208603 g/L |
| 100 g/gal | 26.417205 g/L |
| 500 g/gal | 132.086026 g/L |
| 1000 g/gal | 264.172052 g/L |
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How the formula works
Both gram per gallon and gram per liter measure the same physical quantity (mass per unit volume), so converting between them is a single multiplication. Multiply a value in gram per gallon by 0.264172 to get gram per liter. To reverse the conversion, multiply a gram per liter value by 3.785412 to get back to gram per gallon.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gram per Gallon (g/gal)?
Gram per Gallon (g/gal) expresses mass in gram per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
What is Gram per Liter (g/L)?
Gram per Liter (g/L) expresses mass in gram per unit volume in liter, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
How do I convert gram per gallon to gram per liter?
Multiply the gram per gallon value by 0.264172 to get the equivalent in gram per liter. For example, 5 g/gal × 0.264172 = 1.32086 g/L.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined using fixed metric and imperial conversion constants, so the factor 0.264172 is an exact, non-rounded value.
Can I convert gram per liter back to gram per gallon?
Yes. Divide the gram per liter value by 0.264172, or multiply it by 3.785412, to get gram per gallon.
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About converting gram per gallon to gram per liter
Gram per Gallon (g/gal) expresses mass in gram per unit volume in gallon, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value. Gram per Liter (g/L) expresses mass in gram per unit volume in liter, found by dividing a mass value by a volume value.
Use this calculator to move between gram per gallon and gram per liter accurately for science, engineering, manufacturing, or everyday density calculations. The Universal Converter uses exact unit factors, so results stay consistent across the site.