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.
Units explained
US Dry Gallon
A US dry gallon is 1/8 of a US bushel (4.40488 L).
Based on the historic Winchester bushel of 2,150.42 cubic inches.
Used for dry commodities such as grains and berries.
Winchester measure.
US Gallon
The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches (3.785411784 liters).
Based on the English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, retained by the US after 1824.
The primary US unit for fuel, milk and large beverage containers.
English wine gallon; US since 1824.
US Dry Gallon to US Gallon conversion formula
The relationship between us dry gallons and us gallons:
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
- Write down the value in us dry gallons (dry gal).
- Multiply that value by the factor 1.1636471861.
- The product is the equivalent value in us gallons (gal).
- 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] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0116364719 |
| 0.1 | 0.1163647186 |
| 1 | 1.1636471861 |
| 2 | 2.3272943723 |
| 3 | 3.4909415584 |
| 4 | 4.6545887446 |
| 5 | 5.8182359307 |
| 10 | 11.6364718615 |
| 20 | 23.2729437229 |
| 30 | 34.9094155844 |
| 40 | 46.5458874459 |
| 50 | 58.1823593074 |
| 100 | 116.3647186147 |
| 500 | 581.8235930736 |
| 1000 | 1163.6471861472 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 dry gal = 1.1636471861 gal) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Hydrographic Organization — Resolution on the Nautical Mile
International authority that standardised the nautical mile at exactly 1852 m in 1929 — the value adopted worldwide for sea and air navigation.