Cubic decimeter to Gallon Converter (and vice versa)

Created by: tinycalcs.com/en
Number of supported units: 2
Last update: 2026

This converter allows you to convert cubic decimeters [dm³] to gallons [Imp.gal.] or gallons [Imp.gal.] to cubic decimeters [dm³]. Calculations are performed in both directions. The calculation result and the entered value are displayed with up to 20 decimal places for maximum accuracy.

1 cubic decimeter [dm³] ≈ 0.22 gallons [Imp.gal.]1 gallon [Imp.gal.] ≈ 4.5461 cubic decimeters [dm³]

Convert cubic decimeters to gallons

There are two simple ways to convert cubic decimeters [dm³] to gallons [Imp.gal.]. In the first calculation method, the value in cubic decimeters [dm³] is divided by the rounded conversion factor of 4.5461. The second method multiplies the value in cubic decimeters [dm³] by the rounded conversion factor of 0.22.

  • Gallons [Imp.gal.] ≈ cubic decimeters [dm³] ÷ 4.5461
  • Gallons [Imp.gal.] ≈ cubic decimeters [dm³] * 0.22

However, rounded conversion values are only suitable for rough conversions, as rounding errors can occur in the calculation result. The most accurate conversion of cubic decimeters [dm³] to gallons [Imp.gal.] can be achieved using the following calculation method.

  • Gallons [Imp.gal.] = cubic decimeters [dm³] ÷ 454,609 * 105

Convert gallons to cubic decimeters

Converting gallons [Imp.gal.] to cubic decimeters [dm³] is easy and can be done in two ways. The first method involves multiplication, in which the value in gallons [Imp.gal.] is multiplied by the rounded conversion factor of 4.5461. The second variant is a division. Here, the value in gallons [Imp.gal.] is divided by the rounded conversion factor of 0.22.

  • Cubic decimeters [dm³] ≈ gallons [Imp.gal.] * 4.5461
  • Cubic decimeters [dm³] ≈ gallons [Imp.gal.] ÷ 0.22

However, rounded conversion values do not allow for exact calculations because rounding errors can occur in the calculation result. The most accurate conversion of gallons [Imp.gal.] to cubic decimeters [dm³] can be achieved using the following calculation method.

  • Cubic decimeters [dm³] = gallons [Imp.gal.] * 454,609 ÷ 105

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How it's calculated

Factor: 
≈ 4.546
Gallons = Cubic decimeters ÷ 454,609 * 105
Cubic decimeters = Gallons * 454,609 ÷ 105

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