Liters to Gallons Converter

Conversion formula

1 L = 0.264172 gal

Fuel, water tanks, aquariums and paint are measured in liters in most countries, while the US uses gallons. This page uses the US gallon of 3.785 liters; the UK imperial gallon is larger at 4.546 liters.

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L

US gallons

2.6417 gal

How to convert liters to US gallons

  1. 1

    1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons, so multiply by 0.264172.

  2. 2

    Example: 10 × 0.264172 = 2.6417 gal.

Liters to Gallons conversion chart

LitersGallons
1 L0.26417 gal
2 L0.52834 gal
4 L1.0567 gal
5 L1.3209 gal
10 L2.6417 gal
20 L5.2834 gal
50 L13.2086 gal
100 L26.4172 gal

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert liters to US gallons?

1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons, so multiply by 0.264172. For example, 10 L = 2.6417 gal.

How many US gallons are in one liter?

One liter equals 0.264172 US gallons.

Are US and UK volume units the same?

No. This page uses US customary units: a US fluid ounce is 29.5735 ml, a US cup 236.6 ml and a US gallon 3.785 liters. The UK imperial fluid ounce is 28.4131 ml and the imperial gallon 4.546 liters, and the metric cup used in Australia and Canada is 250 ml.