The US gallon (gal) is an imperial volume unit equal to exactly 3.7854 liters, the standard measurement for fuel, milk, and paint in the United States. Gasoline prices at American pumps are always quoted per gallon, and US vehicle fuel efficiency is measured in miles per gallon. One US gallon equals 4 US quarts or 8 US pints.

The US quart (qt) is an imperial volume unit equal to one-quarter of a US gallon or exactly 0.9464 liters, commonly used in American cooking and grocery packaging. Motor oil containers and ice cream tubs in the United States frequently use quart measurements. One US quart equals exactly 2 US pints or roughly 32 US fluid ounces.