Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to US gallons instantly. Type a value, change either unit, or press swap to go the other way. 1 liter = 0.26417205 US gallons.
1 liter = 0.26417205 US gallons
How to convert liters to US gallons
US gallons = liters × 0.2641720524
To convert liters to US gallons, multiply the value by 0.2641720524. To go back from US gallons to liters, divide by the same number (or multiply by 3.785411784).
Worked examples
- 4 L: 4 × 0.2641720524 = 1.0566882 gal
- 5 L: 5 × 0.2641720524 = 1.3208603 gal
- 10 L: 10 × 0.2641720524 = 2.6417205 gal
Divide liters by 4 and add 5 percent. 40 liters is about 10.6 US gallons.
Liters to Gallons conversion table
Liters to Gallons
| L | gal |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.26417205 |
| 2 | 0.5283441 |
| 4 | 1.0566882 |
| 5 | 1.3208603 |
| 10 | 2.6417205 |
| 20 | 5.283441 |
| 40 | 10.566882 |
| 50 | 13.208603 |
| 60 | 15.850323 |
| 100 | 26.417205 |
Gallons to Liters
| gal | L |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.7854118 |
| 2 | 7.5708236 |
| 4 | 15.141647 |
| 5 | 18.927059 |
| 10 | 37.854118 |
| 20 | 75.708236 |
| 40 | 151.41647 |
| 50 | 189.27059 |
| 60 | 227.12471 |
| 100 | 378.54118 |
Volume equivalents
See how one liter and one US gallon compare with every other volume unit on the site.
1 liter equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| milliliters (ml) | 1,000 |
| US fluid ounces (fl oz) | 33.81402 |
| US teaspoons (tsp) | 202.8841 |
| US tablespoons (tbsp) | 67.62805 |
| US cups (cup) | 4.226753 |
| US pints (pt) | 2.113376 |
| US quarts (qt) | 1.056688 |
| US gallons (gal) | 0.2641721 |
| imperial gallons (imp gal) | 0.2199692 |
| cubic meters (m³) | 0.001 |
1 US gallon equals
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| milliliters (ml) | 3,785.412 |
| liters (L) | 3.785412 |
| US fluid ounces (fl oz) | 128 |
| US teaspoons (tsp) | 768 |
| US tablespoons (tbsp) | 256 |
| US cups (cup) | 16 |
| US pints (pt) | 8 |
| US quarts (qt) | 4 |
| imperial gallons (imp gal) | 0.8326742 |
| cubic meters (m³) | 0.003785412 |
When you need to convert liters to US gallons
Fuel tanks, water bottles, aquariums and paint are sold by the liter in most countries and by the gallon in the United States. Converting helps you estimate range on a rental car, size a fish tank or compare fuel prices on a trip.
About the units
Liter (L)
The liter is the standard metric unit for everyday liquids: bottled drinks, fuel, milk and paint. One liter equals 1,000 milliliters, or the volume of a cube measuring 10 cm on each side.
US gallon (gal)
The US liquid gallon is exactly 231 cubic inches, or about 3.785 liters. It is used for fuel, milk and paint in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert liters to US gallons?
Multiply the number of liters by 0.2641720524. For example, 10 liters × 0.2641720524 = 2.641720524 US gallons.
How many US gallons are in one liter?
There are 0.2641720524 US gallons in one liter.
How many liters are in one US gallon?
There are 3.785411784 liters in one US gallon.
How many US and imperial gallons are in a 50-liter fuel tank?
50 liters is 13.21 US gallons or 11.00 imperial gallons. Use the From and To menus to switch to imperial gallons.
Can I convert other volume units with this tool?
Yes. Use the From and To drop-downs in the converter to choose any volume unit, or press the swap button to reverse the conversion. All calculations use internationally defined conversion factors.