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Convert 2 impgal to gal

2 imperial gallons = 2.4019 US gallons

How to convert imperial gallons to US gallons

  1. Formula: US gallons = imperial gallons × 1.20095
  2. Put in the value: 2 imperial gallons.
  3. Result: 2.4019 US gallons.

Imperial gallons to US gallons table

imperial gallonsUS gallons
1 impgal1.20095 gal
2 impgal2.4019 gal
5 impgal6.00475 gal
10 impgal12.009499 gal
20 impgal24.018999 gal
50 impgal60.047496 gal
100 impgal120.094993 gal
500 impgal600.474963 gal
1,000 impgal1,200.95 gal

Converting the other way: US gallons to imperial gallons

imperial gallons = US gallons × 0.83267418. So 2.4019 US gallons is back to 2 imperial gallons; one US gallon is 0.83267418 imperial gallons. See the US gallons to imperial gallons table.

Quick estimate in your head

For a rough answer, multiply by about 1.2: 2 × 1.2 ≈ 2.4 gal, against the exact 2.4019 gal (0.1% out). Good enough to check that a calculated result is sensible.

Common mistakes

The usual slip is using the factor the wrong way round. A imperial gallon is bigger than a US gallon, so the number of US gallons must come out larger than the number of imperial gallons. If your answer goes the other way, divide instead of multiplying.

About the units

Imperial gallon (impgal) and US gallon (gal) are both units of volume. One imperial gallon equals 1.20095 US gallons, and one US gallon equals 0.83267418 imperial gallons. Results on this page are rounded for display; the conversion itself uses the exact definitions.

Volume conversions come up in recipes, fuel economy, drink and bottle sizes, garden and pool water, and engine sizes.

2 imperial gallons in other units

The most readable unit for this amount is imperial gallons (2).

How this answer was calculated

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Questions

How many US gallons are in 2 imperial gallons?

2.4019 US gallons.

What is the formula to convert imperial gallons to US gallons?

US gallons = imperial gallons × 1.20095

How many US gallons are in one imperial gallon?

One imperial gallon is 1.20095 US gallons, so multiply any number of imperial gallons by 1.20095.

Is 2 impgal more than 2 gal?

Yes. 2 imperial gallons is 2.4019 US gallons, which is more than 2 US gallons.

How do I convert imperial gallons to US gallons in a spreadsheet?

Put the number of imperial gallons in A1 and type =A1*1.20095 in the next cell. Fill the formula down to convert a whole column.