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Convert US Dry Gallon to US Gallon

Convert us dry gallons to us gallons instantly. 1 us dry gallon = 1.1636471861 us gallon — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the US Gallon to US Dry Gallon converter for the reverse conversion.

Written by Sunith Babu L, Ph.D., Lead Engineer Reviewed by Dr. Jaya Christiyan K G, Ph.D.
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Units explained

US Customary (Dry)

US Dry Gallon

What is a us dry gallon?

A US dry gallon is 1/8 of a US bushel (4.40488 L).

Origin of the us dry gallon

Based on the historic Winchester bushel of 2,150.42 cubic inches.

Where it is used

Used for dry commodities such as grains and berries.

When and where it was developed

Winchester measure.

US Customary (Liquid)

US Gallon

What is a us gallon?

The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches (3.785411784 liters).

Origin of the us gallon

Based on the English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, retained by the US after 1824.

Where it is used

The primary US unit for fuel, milk and large beverage containers.

When and where it was developed

English wine gallon; US since 1824.

US Dry Gallon to US Gallon conversion formula

The relationship between us dry gallons and us gallons:

1 dry gal = 1.1636471861 gal
1 gal = 0.8593670074 dry gal

To convert us dry gallons to us gallons, multiply the value in us dry gallons by 1.1636471861. To reverse, multiply us gallons by 0.8593670074.

How to use this converter

Type a value into the calculator. The result in us gallons updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the US Gallon to US Dry Gallon converter for the reverse direction.

Step-by-step: convert us dry gallons to us gallons

  1. Write down the value in us dry gallons (dry gal).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 1.1636471861.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in us gallons (gal).
  4. To reverse, multiply the us gallon value by 0.8593670074.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dry gal to gal:
1 × 1.1636471861 = 1.1636471861 gal

Example 2 — Convert 100 dry gal to gal:
100 × 1.1636471861 = 116.3647186147 gal

Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions

A 10-us dry gallon fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between us dry gallons and us gallons daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 dry gal × 1.1636471861 = 11.6364718615 gal

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

A postcard is about 5 us dry gallons wide. Converting to us gallons is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.

5 dry gal × 1.1636471861 = 5.8182359307 gal

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

A 30-us dry gallon school ruler converts cleanly to us gallons — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.

30 dry gal × 1.1636471861 = 34.9094155844 gal

US Dry Gallon to US Gallon conversion table

Standard reference values for converting us dry gallons to us gallons:

US Dry Gallon [dry gal]US Gallon [gal]
0.010.0116364719
0.10.1163647186
11.1636471861
22.3272943723
33.4909415584
44.6545887446
55.8182359307
1011.6364718615
2023.2729437229
3034.9094155844
4046.5458874459
5058.1823593074
100116.3647186147
500581.8235930736
10001163.6471861472

Frequently asked questions

How many us gallons is 1 us dry gallon?
1 us dry gallon equals 1.1636471861 us gallon.
How do I convert us dry gallons to us gallons?
Multiply the value in us dry gallons by 1.1636471861 to get us gallons.
How do I convert us gallons back to us dry gallons?
Multiply the value in us gallons by 0.8593670074, or use the US Gallon to US Dry Gallon converter.
How many us gallons is 100 us dry gallons?
100 us dry gallons equals 116.3647186147 us gallons, because 100 × 1.1636471861 = 116.3647186147.

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 dry gal = 1.1636471861 gal) verified against the following authoritative sources:

Results are provided for general reference. Verify critical measurements against an authoritative standard.