What does 1 gallon of water look like?
1 gallon of water is exactly what you would expect, which is about the size of a 1-gallon jug. To help you visualize the volume, the photo shows it next to a golf ball, a soda can, and a smartphone.
Volume
1 gallons
1 gal (3.79 L)
about the size of a 1-gallon jug
- Weight
- 8.35 lb (3.79 kg)
- Volume
- 1 gal (3.79 L)
- Glass it fills
- 6.52 in (16.6 cm) wide
- Density
- 1 g/mL
Water typically ranges 1–1 g/mL depending on how it's packed. A firmly packed scoop weighs more.
Questions people ask
- How much does it weigh?
- 1 gallon of water has a weight of 8.35 lb (3.79 kg).
- How can I measure this in the kitchen?
- In kitchen measures, it is equal to 768 teaspoons, 256 tablespoons, or 16 cups.
- How wide is the container?
- It fills a glass 6.52 in (16.6 cm) wide.