Convert Gallons to Pecks
Convert Gallons (gal) to Pecks (pk) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pk = gal × 0.4296835037
About Gallons
A US gallon (gal) = 4 quarts = 128 fl oz ≈ 3.785 L. Gasoline, milk, water, paint, and pesticides are sold by the gallon in the US. About 20% smaller than the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L) - a critical difference when comparing fuel economy across the Atlantic. 1 US gal = 3.785 L = 4 qt = 128 fl oz.
About Pecks
A peck (pk) is a dry volume unit in the US customary system equal to 2 dry gallons or 8 dry quarts - approximately 8.810 liters. It was historically used to measure grain, produce, and bulk goods at market - a 'peck of potatoes' or 'peck of apples' was a standard quantity. The nursery rhyme 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers' has made the peck culturally familiar even though it is rarely used in modern commerce. Four pecks equal one US bushel. In agriculture, pecks still appear in older US crop yield tables, traditional market records, and historical American cookbooks.
Quick Reference Table
| Gallons (gal) | Pecks (pk) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 0.429684 pk |
| 2 gal | 0.859367 pk |
| 5 gal | 2.14842 pk |
| 10 gal | 4.29684 pk |
| 25 gal | 10.7421 pk |
| 50 gal | 21.4842 pk |
| 100 gal | 42.9684 pk |