How to convert liters to US gallons
gal = L × 0.2641720524Multiply the value in liters by 0.2641720524. To go the other way, multiply by 3.785411784 (or divide by 0.2641720524).
A liter is smaller than an US gallon: it takes 3.785411784 liters to make one US gallon.
Worked examples
- 1 liter1 L × 0.2641720524 = 0.2641720524 gal
- 5 liters5 L × 0.2641720524 = 1.320860262 gal
- 10 liters10 L × 0.2641720524 = 2.641720524 gal
- 20 liters20 L × 0.2641720524 = 5.283441047 gal
- 100 liters100 L × 0.2641720524 = 26.41720524 gal
Liters to US gallons conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Liters (L) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 0.026417205 gal |
| 0.25 L | 0.066043013 gal |
| 0.5 L | 0.13208603 gal |
| 1 L | 0.26417205 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283441 gal |
| 3 L | 0.79251616 gal |
| 4 L | 1.0566882 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3208603 gal |
| 6 L | 1.5850323 gal |
| 7 L | 1.8492044 gal |
| 8 L | 2.1133764 gal |
| 9 L | 2.3775485 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417205 gal |
| Liters (L) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 12 L | 3.1700646 gal |
| 15 L | 3.9625808 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283441 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043013 gal |
| 30 L | 7.9251616 gal |
| 40 L | 10.566882 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208603 gal |
| 75 L | 19.812904 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417205 gal |
| 250 L | 66.043013 gal |
| 500 L | 132.08603 gal |
| 1,000 L | 264.17205 gal |
About the units
Liter (L)
Exactly one cubic decimetre (1,000 cm³). Drinks, fuel and engine displacement are measured in litres in most of the world. One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters (m³).
US gallon (gal)
Defined as 231 cubic inches, exactly 3.785411784 L. US fuel, milk and paint are sold by the gallon. Four quarts or 128 US fluid ounces. One US gallon equals 0.003785411784 cubic meters (m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons are in one liter?
There are 0.2641720524 US gallons in one liter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert liters to US gallons?
Multiply the number of liters by 0.2641720524. For example, 10 L × 0.2641720524 = 2.641720524 gal.
How many liters are in one US gallon?
One US gallon equals 3.785411784 liters. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.2641720524.
What is 10 liters in US gallons?
10 L = 2.641720524 gal.
Is this L to gal converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.