Liters to Gallons (US)
Enter a value in Liters and get the result in Gallons (US) instantly.
1 L = 0.264172 gal
How to convert Liters to Gallons (US)
Multiply the number of Liters by 0.264172 to get Gallons (US). To go the other way, divide by that same number instead.
Need the opposite direction? Use the Gallons (US) to Liters converter.
Liters to Gallons (US) conversion table
| Liters | Gallons (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 3 L | 0.792516 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal |
| 20 L | 5.2834 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
US and imperial gallons are not the same
This converter uses US liquid measures: 1 US gallon is 3.785 liters, while the imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 liters — about 20% larger. US cups, pints and quarts are likewise smaller than their imperial counterparts, which matters when following recipes from another country.
Common questions
How many gallons (us) are in 1 L?
One L equals 0.264172 gal. Multiply any number of liters by 0.264172 to get the same amount in gallons (us).
How do I convert liters to gallons (us) quickly?
For a rough figure in your head, round 0.264172 to the nearest easy number and adjust. Use the converter above when the exact value matters.
Is this conversion exact?
The ratio between liters and gallons (us) is a fixed, defined value, so the conversion is exact. Results are rounded for display only.