How to use Liters to Gallons
- Type a value in liters.
- The result in US gallons appears instantly.
- Type in the second box to convert the other way.
How to convert liters to US gallons
Multiply the value in liters by 0.264172. Formula: gal = L ÷ 3.7854. Example: 10 L × 0.264172 = 2.6417 gal.
Common liters to US gallons conversions
5 L = 1.3209 gal. 25 L = 6.6043 gal. 50 L = 13.2086 gal. 100 L = 26.4172 gal.
Quick mental math
Quick estimate: divide by 4. 20 liters ≈ 5 gallons (exact: 5.28 gal).
Where is L to gal conversion used?
Volume conversions are needed for cooking and baking with American recipes, measuring medicine doses, comparing drink and bottle sizes, and calculating fuel in liters or gallons.
What are liters?
A liter is the everyday metric unit of volume, used for drinks, fuel and containers.
What are US gallons?
A US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters. It is used for fuel and milk in the United States. (A UK imperial gallon is larger: 4.546 liters.)
Liters to US gallons conversion table
| Liters (L) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.264172 |
| 2 | 0.528344 |
| 3 | 0.792516 |
| 4 | 1.0567 |
| 5 | 1.3209 |
| 6 | 1.585 |
| 8 | 2.1134 |
| 10 | 2.6417 |
| 12 | 3.1701 |
| 16 | 4.2268 |
| 20 | 5.2834 |
| 25 | 6.6043 |
| 32 | 8.4535 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 100 | 26.4172 |
| 250 | 66.043 |
| 500 | 132.086 |
| 1,000 | 264.1721 |
Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons are in 1 liter?
1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons (1 L = 0.264172 gal).
How many liters are in 1 US gallon?
1 US gallon = 3.7854 liters (1 gal = 3.7854 L).
What is 10 L in US gallons?
10 L = 2.6417 gal.
What is 100 L in US gallons?
100 L = 26.4172 gal.
Is the L to gal conversion exact?
Yes for US units: the US gallon is defined as exactly 3.785411784 liters, and cups, fluid ounces and spoons are exact fractions of it. UK (imperial) gallons and fluid ounces are different sizes.
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