Kiloliter to Gallon (US) Converter

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264.172052

1 kL = 264.172052 gal

Formula:

gal = kL × 264.1720523581

With your value: 1 kL = 264.17205236 gal

How big is that?

Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in kiloliter so you can sanity-check the result.

Milk carton (1/1.0e+6 your value)0.00000100 kL

Kitchen bucket (1/1.0e+5 your value)0.0000100 kL

Car fuel tank (1/2.0e+4 your value)0.0000500 kL

Bathtub (1/5.0e+3 your value)0.000200 kL

Hot tub (1/6.7e+2 your value)0.00150 kL

Your value1.00 kL

Other Kiloliter to Gallon (US) conversions

2 kL to gal 3 kL to gal 4 kL to gal 5 kL to gal 6 kL to gal 7 kL to gal 8 kL to gal

Kiloliter to Gallon (US) Conversion Table

Kiloliter (kL)	Gallon (US) (gal)
0.5	132.086026
1	264.172052
2	528.344105
5	1,320.860262
10	2,641.720524
15	3,962.580785
20	5,283.441047
25	6,604.301309
50	13,208.602618
100	26,417.205236
250	66,043.01309
500	132,086.026179
1000	264,172.052358

Gallon (US) to Kiloliter Conversion Table

Gallon (US) (gal)	Kiloliter (kL)
0.5	0.001893
1	0.003785
2	0.007571
5	0.018927
10	0.037854
15	0.056781
20	0.075708
25	0.094635
50	0.189271
100	0.378541
250	0.946353
500	1.892706
1000	3.785412

Where these values come from

Every factor on this page is traced to the document that defines it. See the full provenance dataset or our methodology.

Kiloliter (kL)

Volume

Exact conversion

Derived from the cubic metre. The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³; US and imperial capacity units are exact multiples fixed by statute.

Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

Gallon (US) (gal)

Volume

Exact conversion

The US liquid gallon is exactly 231 cubic inches = 3.785 411 784 L.

Source: NIST Handbook 44, Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices

National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01

How to Convert Kiloliter to Gallon (US)

To convert from Kiloliter (kL) to Gallon (US) (gal), multiply the value by 264.1720523581.

Formula: gal = kL × 264.1720523581

Reverse: kL = gal × 0.0037854118

Step-by-Step Example

Start with your value in Kiloliter. For example: 5 kL
Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 264.1720523581
The result is: 1,320.860262 gal

About Kiloliter

The kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume and capacity. One kiloliter equals 1000 litres. UnitConvertLab converts it against every other volume unit using this exact definition, so results are reproducible to full double precision rather than rounded lookup tables.

Common uses: volume calculations, engineering and science, education.

About Gallon (US)

The US gallon equals approximately 3.785 liters and is the standard unit for fuel and large liquid volumes in the United States.

Fun Fact: The US gallon is about 20% smaller than the imperial (UK) gallon.

Common uses: fuel (US), beverages, swimming pools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Gallon (US) are in 1 Kiloliter?

There are exactly 264.1720523581 Gallon (US) in 1 Kiloliter. This means the conversion factor from Kiloliter to Gallon (US) is 264.1720523581.

What is the formula to convert Kiloliter to Gallon (US)?

The formula to convert Kiloliter to Gallon (US) is: gal = kL × 264.1720523581. For example, to convert 10 Kiloliter to Gallon (US), you would multiply 10 by 264.1720523581.

What is a Kiloliter?