Gallons to Centiliters
Type a value in either box to convert between gallons and centiliters. The factor is 378.541.
| Gallons | Centiliters |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 378.541178 cL |
| 2 gal | 757.082357 cL |
| 3 gal | 1135.623535 cL |
| 5 gal | 1892.705892 cL |
| 10 gal | 3785.411784 cL |
| 25 gal | 9463.52946 cL |
| 50 gal | 18927.05892 cL |
| 100 gal | 37854.11784 cL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Gallons field.
- The Centiliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Centiliters field converts back to Gallons the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Gallons to Centiliters formula
Converting gallons to centiliters is a single multiplication by 378.541178.
cL = gal × 378.541178
Why this factor: the gallon and the centiliter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 378.541178 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 378.541178 — or use the Centiliters to Gallons converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Given 2 gal, multiplying by 378.541178 yields 757.082357 cL.
2 gal × 378.541178 = 757.082357 cL
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a gallon?
A US liquid gallon is the standard large-volume unit in the United States.
Definition: Defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, which works out to exactly 3.785411784 liters.
Where it is used: Fuel sales, milk and beverage containers, and paint in the US.
Worth knowing: The imperial gallon used in the UK and Canada is about 20% larger, at 4.54609 L — so 'miles per gallon' figures are not comparable between the two.
What is a centiliter?
A centiliter is one hundredth of a liter, or 10 milliliters.
Definition: Exactly 0.01 liter.
Where it is used: European beverage labeling, where wine and spirits bottles are marked in cl (a wine bottle is 75 cl).
Gallons vs Centiliters
The gallon is a US customary unit while the centiliter is a metric unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many centiliters are in a gallon?
One gallon equals 378.541178 centiliters.
What is the formula to convert gallons to centiliters?
Multiply the number of gallons by 378.541178. To reverse it, divide by 378.541178 instead.
How do I convert centiliters back to gallons?
Divide by 378.541178, which is the same as multiplying by 0.00264172052.
How many centiliters are in 10 gallons?
10 gal works out to 3785.411784 cL.
Is there anything to watch out for with gallons?
The imperial gallon used in the UK and Canada is about 20% larger, at 4.54609 L — so 'miles per gallon' figures are not comparable between the two.
How is the gallon defined?
Defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, which works out to exactly 3.785411784 liters.