Conversion

Liters to US Gallons Converter

1 liter = 0.2641720524 gal. Enter any value to convert liters (L) to US gallons (gal), or use the table below for common values.

Results

1 L =0.2641720524 galliters → US gallons
1 L0.2641720524 gal
1 gal3.785411784 L
Formula
gal = L × 0.2641720524
1 L in other units
1 L in other units
UnitValue
milliliters (mL)1,000
cubic meters (m³)0.001
US teaspoons (tsp)202.8841362
US tablespoons (tbsp)67.6280454
US fluid ounces (fl oz)33.8140227
US cups (cup)4.226752838
US pints (pt)2.113376419
US quarts (qt)1.056688209
US gallons (gal)0.2641720524

Formula

gal = L × 0.2641720524

Example: 10 L = 2.641720524 gal. To convert the other way, use L = gal × 3.785411784.

Quick mental estimate: multiply by about 0.26.

Liters to US Gallons conversion table

Liters (L)US Gallons (gal)
1 L0.2641720524 gal
2 L0.5283441047 gal
3 L0.7925161571 gal
4 L1.056688209 gal
5 L1.320860262 gal
6 L1.585032314 gal
7 L1.849204367 gal
8 L2.113376419 gal
9 L2.377548471 gal
10 L2.641720524 gal
15 L3.962580785 gal
20 L5.283441047 gal
25 L6.604301309 gal
30 L7.925161571 gal
40 L10.56688209 gal
50 L13.20860262 gal
75 L19.81290393 gal
100 L26.41720524 gal
250 L66.04301309 gal
500 L132.0860262 gal
1,000 L264.1720524 gal

About liters and US gallons

The liter is one cubic decimeter (1,000 cm³). Beverages, fuel and engine sizes are commonly measured in liters.

The US gallon is exactly 231 cubic inches, about 3.785 liters. Fuel and milk are sold by the gallon in the US; the UK imperial gallon is about 4.546 liters.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert liters to US gallons?

Use the formula gal = L × 0.2641720524. For example, 10 L = 2.641720524 gal.

What is 1 liter in US gallons?

1 L = 0.2641720524 gal.

How do I convert US gallons back to liters?

Use L = gal × 3.785411784. 1 gal = 3.785411784 L.