Liters to Gallons (US) converter
Convert liters (L) to gallons (us) (gal) — results update instantly as you type.
Liters to Gallons (US)
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1 L = 0.26417205 gal
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How to convert Liters to Gallons (US)
Volume conversions appear constantly in cooking, fuel, and science. The metric system uses milliliters and liters, while the US uses cups, pints, quarts, and gallons — and the UK gallon is a different size entirely.
All units convert through the liter. One US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters, while a UK (imperial) gallon is 4.54609 liters — about 20% larger. One cubic meter equals exactly 1,000 liters.
Formula
L × 0.2641720524 = gal
Multiply your liters value by 0.2641720524 to get gallons (us). For the reverse, divide by the same factor.
Liters to Gallons (US) conversion table
| Liters | Gallons (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641721 gal |
| 25 L | 6.604301 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417205 gal |
Common use cases
- Recipes between cups, milliliters, and fluid ounces
- Fuel and liquid purchases between gallons and liters
- Water tanks and pools in cubic meters
- Beverage servings in pints vs half-liters
Frequently asked questions
One US gallon equals exactly 3.785411784 liters. A UK imperial gallon is larger at 4.54609 liters.