Convert Kiloliter to Gallon

One kL equals 264.1720524 gal. This converter allows you to easily convert between Kiloliter and Gallon in real time.

Formula

kL × 264.1720524 = gal

Example: 1 kL = 264.1720524 gal

What is Kiloliter?

The kiloliter is equal to 1,000 liters, which is the same volume as one cubic meter. It is commonly used for measuring large quantities of liquids such as municipal water consumption, swimming pool volumes, and industrial storage tanks. A typical household uses roughly 20 kiloliters of water per month. Water utilities bill customers in kiloliters, and agricultural irrigation volumes are also tracked in this unit.

What is Gallon?

The gallon is a unit of volume in the US customary system, defined as exactly 3.785411784 liters. In the United States, gasoline is sold by the gallon, and prices at gas stations are displayed per gallon. Milk, paint, and other household liquids are also commonly sold in gallon containers. Note that the imperial gallon used in the United Kingdom is a different, larger unit equal to approximately 4.546 liters. All conversions on this page use the US gallon.