Convert Liters to Gallons (L to gal)
Convert liters to gallons instantly. 1 L = 0.264172 gal. Free liters-to-gallons converter with table and formula.
Need to turn liters (L) into US gallons (gal)? One liter equals 0.264172 US gallons (1 L = 0.264172 gal). Enter a value below for an instant, accurate result, or scan the conversion table for common values.
The US liquid gallon is defined as exactly 3.785411784 liters — about 17% smaller than the UK imperial gallon. A liter is defined as exactly one cubic decimeter — a 10 cm cube of water weighs about one kilogram. Converting between the two is a routine part of liquid volume in cooking, fuel, beverages, and chemistry. It bridges the metric system and US customary units, which is why this conversion comes up so often.
11,0000.2641721.0566882.1133794.22675733.814057Conversion formula
US gallons = liters × 0.264172Conversion table
| Value | Converted |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 5 L | 1.320861 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641722 gal |
| 25 L | 6.604304 gal |
| 50 L | 13.20861 gal |
| 100 L | 26.41722 gal |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many US gallons are in a liter?
1 L = 0.264172 gal. So 10 liters equal 2.641722 US gallons.
How do you convert liters to US gallons manually?
Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172: US gallons = liters × 0.264172. For example, 10 L × 0.264172 = 2.641722 gal.
Is the liters to gallons conversion exact?
The factor 0.264172 is rounded for display. The underlying unit definitions are exact, and this converter computes with full floating-point precision.
Is this liters to gallons converter free and private?
Yes. It is completely free, requires no signup, and the conversion happens entirely in your browser — no values are sent to any server.
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