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Convert liters to gallons

Convert liter (L, l) to gallon (US) (gal (US)) instantly.

Calculation

value × 0.264172052358

Quick ConversionConverted
1 L, l0.264172 gal (US)
5 L, l1.32086 gal (US)
10 L, l2.641721 gal (US)
100 L, l26.417205 gal (US)
1,000 L, l264.172052 gal (US)

liter

A liter is a metric volume unit equal to 1,000 milliliters.

Liters are used globally for liquid capacity, fuel, beverages, household products, and scientific measurement.

l is used for water, fuel, beverages, tanks, appliances, aquariums, lab volumes, and liquid containers.

gallon (US)

A US liquid gallon is a US customary volume unit equal to 231 cubic inches.

US gallons are used for liquid capacity in fuel, water, appliances, containers, and consumer products in the United States.

gal_us is used for fuel, water tanks, pools, aquariums, irrigation, beverages, appliances, and liquid storage.

How to Convert liter to gallon (US)

Mathematically, gallon (us) (gal (US)) = liter (L, l) converted with the formula below.

1 L, l = 0.264172 gal (US)

1 gal (US) = 3.785412 L, l

Formula: value × 0.264172052358

Example: 15 L, l = 3.962581 gal (US)

  1. Start with the volume in liters (l).
  2. Multiply by 0.264172052358 to convert liters into US gallons.
  3. Use US gallons when the result needs to match US labels, tanks, pumps, or consumer equipment.

Precision note: Use the US liquid gallon definition. Keep more precision for fuel, billing, equipment, or capacity checks, then round for display.

How many L, l in gal (US) and gal (US) in L, l

1 L, l = 0.264172 gal (US)

1 gal (US) = 3.785412 L, l

liter [L, l]gallon (US) [gal (US)]
0.01 L, l0.002642 gal (US)
0.1 L, l0.026417 gal (US)
1 L, l0.264172 gal (US)
2 L, l0.528344 gal (US)
5 L, l1.32086 gal (US)
10 L, l2.641721 gal (US)
20 L, l5.283441 gal (US)
50 L, l13.208603 gal (US)
100 L, l26.417205 gal (US)

Common Use Cases for L, l to gal (US)

  • Converting fuel, water, or beverage volumes from liters to US gallons.
  • Comparing aquarium, tank, pool, or appliance capacity with US gallon ratings.
  • Preparing product or utility information for US readers.
  • Checking liquid storage, flow planning, or purchase quantities across metric and US units.

FAQ

How many US gallons are in one liter?

One liter is about 0.264172 US gallons.

How many liters are in one US gallon?

One US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters.

Is a US gallon the same as an imperial gallon?

No. A US gallon is smaller than an imperial gallon. This page uses US gallons.

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