Convert Liter to US Dry Gallon
Convert liters to us dry gallons instantly. 1 liter = 0.2270207461 us dry gallon — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the US Dry Gallon to Liter converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Liter
The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (0.001 m³). It is the everyday metric volume unit.
Introduced in France in 1795; redefined in 1964 as exactly one cubic decimeter.
The world's common unit for beverages, fuel, and household liquids.
France, 1795; CGPM 1964.
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.
Liter to US Dry Gallon conversion formula
The relationship between liters and us dry gallons:
To convert liters to us dry gallons, multiply the value in liters by 0.2270207461. To reverse, multiply us dry gallons by 4.4048837709.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in us dry 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 Dry Gallon to Liter converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert liters to us dry gallons
- Write down the value in liters (L).
- Multiply that value by the factor 0.2270207461.
- The product is the equivalent value in us dry gallons (dry gal).
- To reverse, multiply the us dry gallon value by 4.4048837709.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 L to dry gal:
1 × 0.2270207461 = 0.2270207461 dry gal
Example 2 — Convert 100 L to dry gal:
100 × 0.2270207461 = 22.7020746067 dry gal
Real-world example — Hardware-scale dimensions
A 10-liter fastener or component is about as long as a thumbnail. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts convert between liters and us dry gallons daily when mixing metric and imperial tools.
10 L × 0.2270207461 = 2.2702074607 dry gal
Real-world example — Postcard and small-object dimensions
A postcard is about 5 liters wide. Converting to us dry gallons is essential for international postal addressing forms that ask for dimensions in different units across countries.
5 L × 0.2270207461 = 1.1351037303 dry gal
Real-world example — Ruler-scale measurements
A 30-liter school ruler converts cleanly to us dry gallons — useful when buying a desk accessory from a retailer whose product specs use a different unit.
30 L × 0.2270207461 = 6.810622382 dry gal
Liter to US Dry Gallon conversion table
Standard reference values for converting liters to us dry gallons:
| Liter [L] | US Dry Gallon [dry gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0022702075 |
| 0.1 | 0.0227020746 |
| 1 | 0.2270207461 |
| 2 | 0.4540414921 |
| 3 | 0.6810622382 |
| 4 | 0.9080829843 |
| 5 | 1.1351037303 |
| 10 | 2.2702074607 |
| 20 | 4.5404149213 |
| 30 | 6.810622382 |
| 40 | 9.0808298427 |
| 50 | 11.3510373034 |
| 100 | 22.7020746067 |
| 500 | 113.5103730336 |
| 1000 | 227.0207460672 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 L = 0.2270207461 dry 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.