Liters to Gallons Converter (L to gal)
Convert liters (L) into US liquid gallons (gal) using the exact formula gal = L × 0.264172052358. Use the calculator, check the table, or review a few examples below.
Liters to US gallons converter
This converter uses US liquid gallons, not imperial gallons.
Quick Reference
Quick Reference Table
Use this table to quickly check common values in US liquid gallons. Results are based on the exact factor 0.264172052358 and rounded to 6 decimal places.
| Liters (L) | Calculation | US Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 0.1 × 0.264172052358 | 0.026417 gal |
| 0.25 L | 0.25 × 0.264172052358 | 0.066043 gal |
| 0.5 L | 0.5 × 0.264172052358 | 0.132086 gal |
| 0.75 L | 0.75 × 0.264172052358 | 0.198129 gal |
| 1 L | 1 × 0.264172052358 | 0.264172 gal |
| 1.5 L | 1.5 × 0.264172052358 | 0.396258 gal |
| 1.75 L | 1.75 × 0.264172052358 | 0.462301 gal |
| 2 L | 2 × 0.264172052358 | 0.528344 gal |
| 2.5 L | 2.5 × 0.264172052358 | 0.660430 gal |
| 3 L | 3 × 0.264172052358 | 0.792516 gal |
| 4 L | 4 × 0.264172052358 | 1.056688 gal |
| 5 L | 5 × 0.264172052358 | 1.320860 gal |
| 6 L | 6 × 0.264172052358 | 1.585032 gal |
| 8 L | 8 × 0.264172052358 | 2.113376 gal |
| 10 L | 10 × 0.264172052358 | 2.641721 gal |
| 12 L | 12 × 0.264172052358 | 3.170065 gal |
| 15 L | 15 × 0.264172052358 | 3.962581 gal |
| 20 L | 20 × 0.264172052358 | 5.283441 gal |
| 30 L | 30 × 0.264172052358 | 7.925162 gal |
| 40 L | 40 × 0.264172052358 | 10.566882 gal |
| 45 L | 45 × 0.264172052358 | 11.887742 gal |
| 50 L | 50 × 0.264172052358 | 13.208603 gal |
| 60 L | 60 × 0.264172052358 | 15.850323 gal |
| 100 L | 100 × 0.264172052358 | 26.417205 gal |
Step-by-Step
How to Convert Liters to Gallons
Converting liters to US gallons is simple once you know which gallon standard applies. This page uses the US liquid gallon, which is different from the larger imperial gallon used in the UK. To convert a value in liters, multiply it by 0.264172052358. This is useful when comparing fuel capacity, beverage volume, water storage, aquarium size, and other liquid measurements shown in different unit systems.
The Formula
A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume. A gallon (gal) on this page refers specifically to the US liquid gallon. The exact conversion factor is 0.264172052358 US gallons per liter.
To convert gallons back to liters, multiply gallons by 3.785411784, or use our Gallons to Liters Converter.
Convert liters using the formula
Write down the liter value
Start with the number of liters you want to convert. For example, 2 L.
Multiply by 0.264172052358
2 L × 0.264172052358 = 0.528344 gal when rounded to 6 decimal places.
Label the result correctly
Always write the answer as US gallons to avoid confusion with imperial gallons.
Liters vs US Gallons
What Is the Difference Between Liters and Gallons?
A liter is a metric unit of volume. It is equal to 1 cubic decimeter or 1,000 cubic centimeters. A gallon is commonly used in the United States for liquid capacity, but there is more than one type of gallon.
This page uses the US liquid gallon. It is different from the larger imperial gallon used in the UK and also different from the less common US dry gallon. The exact relationship used here is 1 liter = 0.264172052358 US gallons, and 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 liters.
One reason this conversion matters is that liters are part of the metric system, while gallons are still widely used in the United States for everyday liquid measurements. Because the units come from different systems, people often need a quick conversion when reading product labels, comparing container sizes, or checking capacity in recipes, vehicles, tanks, and household storage.
For example, 1 L = 0.264172 gal, 2 L = 0.528344 gal, and 5 L = 1.320860 gal.
Precision
Rounding and Conversion Accuracy
The exact conversion factor used on this page is 0.264172052358. In most everyday cases, rounding to 3 or 4 decimal places is enough, but more precision can help when you are working with larger volumes or technical measurements. For quick estimates, many people use 0.264 as a shorthand, but the calculator and table on this page provide a more accurate result.
If you are converting in the other direction, multiply US gallons by 3.785411784 to get liters. Keeping both conversion factors in mind makes it easier to switch between metric and US customary volume measurements without confusion.
Worked Examples
Example Conversions
A few quick examples using the exact conversion factor.
1 liter in US gallons
1 × 0.264172052358 = 0.264172 gal. One liter equals about 0.264 US gallons.
5 liters in US gallons
5 × 0.264172052358 = 1.320860 gal. Five liters equals about 1.321 US gallons.
20 liters in US gallons
20 × 0.264172052358 = 5.283441 gal. Twenty liters equals about 5.283 US gallons.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this US gallon converter.