Deciliters to Gallons Conversion Guide

Conversion Formula

US Gallons = Deciliters × 0.0264172052

To convert deciliters to US gallons, multiply the deciliter value by 0.0264172052.

Quick Reference

  • 10 dL ≈ 0.264 gal
  • 37.85 dL = 1 gal
  • 100 dL ≈ 2.642 gal
  • 500 dL ≈ 13.21 gal
  • 1000 dL ≈ 26.42 gal

Different Gallon Systems

US Liquid Gallon

1 dL = 0.0264 gal

Standard in the United States. Equal to 3.78541 liters or 231 cubic inches.

UK Imperial Gallon

1 dL = 0.0220 gal

Used in the United Kingdom. Equal to 4.54609 liters or 277.42 cubic inches.

US Dry Gallon

1 dL = 0.0227 gal

Rarely used. Equal to 4.40488 liters or 268.8 cubic inches.

Large Volume Applications

Fuel Calculations

Converting fuel consumption and tank capacity between metric and imperial systems.

Swimming Pools

Pool capacity calculations for water treatment and chemical dosing.

Industrial Processes

Manufacturing and chemical processing often require large volume conversions.

Agriculture

Irrigation systems and crop spraying equipment use gallon measurements.

Beverage Industry

Large scale beverage production and distribution volume calculations.

Water Treatment

Municipal and industrial water treatment facility capacity planning.

Volume Scale Examples

Deciliters US Gallons Example
4 dL 0.106 gal Large water bottle
19 dL 0.5 gal Milk jug
38 dL 1 gal Paint can
190 dL 5 gal Water cooler bottle
757 dL 20 gal Car fuel tank
3785 dL 100 gal Hot water heater

Calculation Tips

Mental Math Shortcut

For quick estimates, remember that about 38 deciliters equal 1 US gallon.

Precision Requirements

Use more decimal places for industrial applications where precision is critical.

System Consistency

Always specify which gallon system you're using to avoid confusion.

Large Number Handling

For very large volumes, consider using scientific notation or breaking into smaller units.