Convert Pipes to Gallons
Convert Pipes (pipe) to Gallons (gal) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
gal = pipe × 126
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.
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.
Quick Reference Table
| Pipes (pipe) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 pipe | 126 gal |
| 2 pipe | 252 gal |
| 5 pipe | 630 gal |
| 10 pipe | 1260 gal |
| 25 pipe | 3150 gal |
| 50 pipe | 6300 gal |
| 100 pipe | 12600 gal |