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⚡ US Gallons to Shō (Japan): the quick answer
1 gal = 2.09845 shō
1 US gallon equals 2.09845 shō (Japan)
To convert US gallons to shō (Japan), multiply the value by 2.09845.
To go the other way, multiply shō (Japan) by 0.476542 to get US gallons.
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🧮 Formula
Every unit here is defined by its volume in cubic meters, so the conversion factor is (cubic meters per US gallon) ÷ (cubic meters per shō (Japan)).
📊 US Gallons to Shō (Japan) conversion table
✏️ Worked examples
📘 About these units
US gallon (gal). The US liquid gallon is 231 cubic inches, exactly 3.785411784 liters.
Shō (Japan) (shō). The shō is exactly 2401/1331 liters (about 1.8039 L), the base unit of traditional Japanese volume; sake is sold in isshōbin bottles of one shō. Used in: Asia — Japan.
❓ Frequently asked questions
How many shō (Japan) are in one US gallon?
There are 2.09845 shō (Japan) in one US gallon.
How do I convert US gallons to shō (Japan)?
Multiply the number of US gallons by 2.09845. For example, 10 US gallons equal 20.9845 shō (Japan).
How many US gallons are in one shō (Japan)?
One shō (Japan) equals 0.476542 US gallons.
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