Volume conversion
Liter to US Gallon
1 L =0.26417205gal
0.26417205
1 L =0.26417205 gal
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About Liter to US Gallon
Liters to gallons converts metric volume to US (or imperial) gallons. The two gallon definitions differ — a US gallon is 3.785 liters, while an imperial gallon is 4.546 liters. This page uses the US gallon by default.
Formula
US Gallons = Liters × 0.264172. Imperial Gallons = Liters × 0.219969.
Worked example
50 L × 0.2642 = 13.21 US gallons. A 50-liter fuel tank holds about 13.2 US gallons.
Liter to US Gallon table
| Liter (L) | US Gallon (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.26417205 |
| 5 | 1.32086026 |
| 10 | 2.64172052 |
| 20 | 5.28344105 |
| 30 | 7.92516157 |
| 40 | 10.56688209 |
| 50 | 13.20860262 |
| 75 | 19.81290393 |
| 100 | 26.41720524 |
| 200 | 52.83441047 |
Common use cases
- 01Converting fuel tank capacity between markets
- 02Comparing aquarium sizes
- 03Reading water consumption in different units
- 04Cooking and brewing recipe scaling
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Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons in a liter?+
1 L = 0.2642 US gallons.
How many liters in a US gallon?+
1 US gal = 3.7854 L.
Is a US gallon the same as an imperial gallon?+
No. 1 US gallon = 3.785 L, while 1 imperial (UK) gallon = 4.546 L.
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