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.

Volume Converter
All Conversions
Liters (L)1
Milliliters (mL)1,000
Gallons (US)0.264172
Quarts (US)1.056688
Pints (US)2.113379
Cups (US)4.226757
Fluid Ounces (US)33.814057

Conversion formula

US gallons = liters × 0.264172

Conversion table

ValueConverted
1 L0.264172 gal
2 L0.528344 gal
5 L1.320861 gal
10 L2.641722 gal
25 L6.604304 gal
50 L13.20861 gal
100 L26.41722 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.