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Liters to Gallons Converter

Convert liters (L) to US gallons (gal (US)) as you type — 1 L = 0.264172 gal (US). Switch units, change the precision or copy the result.

How to use this tool

Steps for using the Unit Converter.

  1. Enter a value in From — liters are already selected.
  2. The result in US gallons appears instantly. Change either unit to convert to anything else in volume.
  3. Use the swap button for the reverse conversion, and set the decimal places you need.
  4. Turn on Show formula to see the calculation, then copy or share the result.

Example

1 L to gal (US)

Liter
1 L
US gallon
gal (US) = 1 ÷ 3.785411784 = 0.264172 gal (US)

Common use cases

  • Recipes that use cups, fluid ounces or milliliters.
  • Fuel and liquids sold in liters, US gallons or UK gallons.
  • Tank, pool and container capacities in liters and cubic meters.

Liters to Gallons conversion table

liters to US gallons
Liter (L)US gallon (gal (US))
0.1 L0.026417 gal (US)
0.5 L0.132086 gal (US)
1 L0.264172 gal (US)
2 L0.528344 gal (US)
3 L0.792516 gal (US)
4 L1.056688 gal (US)
5 L1.32086 gal (US)
10 L2.641721 gal (US)
15 L3.962581 gal (US)
liters to US gallons (continued)
Liter (L)US gallon (gal (US))
20 L5.283441 gal (US)
25 L6.604301 gal (US)
50 L13.208603 gal (US)
75 L19.812904 gal (US)
100 L26.417205 gal (US)
250 L66.043013 gal (US)
500 L132.086026 gal (US)
1,000 L264.172052 gal (US)

Values rounded to 6 decimal places.

Related conversions

The units

Liter (L)
1 dm³ = 1/1000 m³. Part of the Metric system.
US gallon (gal (US))
231 in³ = exactly 3.785411784 L. Part of the US customary system.

How to convert liters to US gallons

Fuel, water tanks and paint: this page uses the US gallon (3.785 L). The imperial (UK) gallon is larger, 4.546 L — pick “Imperial gallon” in the converter for it.

To convert liters to US gallons, use gal (US) = L ÷ 3.785411784. One liter equals 0.264172 US gallons, and one US gallon equals 3.785412 liters.

Liter (L): 1 dm³ = 1/1000 m³. US gallon (gal (US)): 231 in³ = exactly 3.785411784 L.

For the opposite direction, use the Gallons to liters converter. All volume units are on the volume converter.

Limitations

  • Results are rounded to the decimal places you choose; the calculation itself keeps full precision.

Frequently asked questions

How many US gallons are in a liter?

1 L = 0.264172 gal (US). Multiply liters by 0.2641720524 (or use gal (US) = L ÷ 3.785411784).

How do I convert liters to US gallons?

Use gal (US) = L ÷ 3.785411784. For example, 1 L = 0.2642 gal (US) and 10 L = 2.6417 gal (US).

How many liters are in a gallon?

A US gallon is 3.785 L; an imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 L. Pick the right one in the converter — the difference is about 20%.

Is a mL the same as a cm³?

Yes, exactly. A milliliter is one cubic centimeter, and a liter is 1,000 cm³.