Liters to Gallons

Instantly convert Liters (L) to US Gallons (gal). Enter a value below to get the result, or use our reference table and formula for quick calculations.

Liters (L)=US Gallons (gal)

Conversion Formula

To convert, use this formula:

gal = L × 0.264172

Reverse Conversion

L = gal × 3.78541

Conversion Table

Liters (L)	US Gallons (gal)
1	0.2642
2	0.5283
3	0.7925
5	1.3209
10	2.6417
15	3.9626
20	5.2834
25	6.6043
50	13.2086
75	19.8129
100	26.4172

Common Use Cases

⛽ Fuel Economy — Comparing fuel efficiency between metric (L/100km) and US (mpg) systems.

🚰 Water & Aquariums — Tank capacities in the US are listed in gallons while international products use liters.

🍷 Beverage Industry — Wine and spirits sold in liters internationally but gallons in the US.

🧪 Chemistry & Lab — US lab protocols reference gallons while chemical suppliers ship in liters.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many gallons is 1 liter?

1 liter equals 0.264172 US gallons.

Is a US gallon the same as an imperial gallon?

No. A US gallon is 3.78541 liters; an imperial gallon is 4.54609 liters.

How do I quickly estimate liters to gallons?

Divide by 4 and add a bit. 10 L ≈ 2.5 gal (actual: 2.64).

How many liters in a gallon?

1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters exactly.

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