Convert Gallons to Pipes
Convert Gallons (gal) to Pipes (pipe) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
pipe = gal × 0.007936507937
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 Pipes
A pipe (also called a butt) = 2 hogsheads = 126 US gallons ≈ 477 L. The traditional ageing vessel for Port and Madeira: Port lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia store hundreds of thousands of pipes of Tawny, Ruby, and Vintage Port. Sherry butts (identical vessel) hold ~600 L. Craft American distilleries use pipes for extended whiskey maturation. 1 pipe = 126 US gal ≈ 477 L.
Quick Reference Table
| Gallons (gal) | Pipes (pipe) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 0.00793651 pipe |
| 2 gal | 0.015873 pipe |
| 5 gal | 0.0396825 pipe |
| 10 gal | 0.0793651 pipe |
| 25 gal | 0.198413 pipe |
| 50 gal | 0.396825 pipe |
| 100 gal | 0.793651 pipe |