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Convert US Dry Gallon to Liter

Convert us dry gallons to liters instantly. 1 us dry gallon = 4.4048837709 liter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Liter 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.

Metric / SI

Liter

What is a liter?

The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (0.001 m³). It is the everyday metric volume unit.

Origin of the liter

Introduced in France in 1795; redefined in 1964 as exactly one cubic decimeter.

Where it is used

The world's common unit for beverages, fuel, and household liquids.

When and where it was developed

France, 1795; CGPM 1964.

US Dry Gallon to Liter conversion formula

The relationship between us dry gallons and liters:

1 dry gal = 4.4048837709 L
1 L = 0.2270207461 dry gal

To convert us dry gallons to liters, multiply the value in us dry gallons by 4.4048837709. To reverse, multiply liters by 0.2270207461.

How to use this converter

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

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

  1. Write down the value in us dry gallons (dry gal).
  2. Multiply that value by the factor 4.4048837709.
  3. The product is the equivalent value in liters (L).
  4. To reverse, multiply the liter value by 0.2270207461.

Worked examples

Example 1 — Convert 1 dry gal to L:
1 × 4.4048837709 = 4.4048837709 L

Example 2 — Convert 100 dry gal to L:
100 × 4.4048837709 = 440.488377086 L

Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements

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

30 dry gal × 4.4048837709 = 132.1465131258 L

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 liters daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.

10 dry gal × 4.4048837709 = 44.0488377086 L

Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions

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

5 dry gal × 4.4048837709 = 22.0244188543 L

US Dry Gallon to Liter conversion table

Standard reference values for converting us dry gallons to liters:

US Dry Gallon [dry gal]Liter [L]
0.010.0440488377
0.10.4404883771
14.4048837709
28.8097675417
313.2146513126
417.6195350834
522.0244188543
1044.0488377086
2088.0976754172
30132.1465131258
40176.1953508344
50220.244188543
100440.488377086
5002202.44188543
10004404.88377086

Frequently asked questions

How many liters is 1 us dry gallon?
1 us dry gallon equals 4.4048837709 liter.
How do I convert us dry gallons to liters?
Multiply the value in us dry gallons by 4.4048837709 to get liters.
How do I convert liters back to us dry gallons?
Multiply the value in liters by 0.2270207461, or use the Liter to US Dry Gallon converter.
How many liters is 100 us dry gallons?
100 us dry gallons equals 440.488377086 liters, because 100 × 4.4048837709 = 440.488377086.

Convert US Dry Gallon to other volume units

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Sources & references

Conversion factor (1 dry gal = 4.4048837709 L) verified against the following authoritative sources:

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