The liter is the base metric unit of volume used throughout this converter, equal to 1,000 milliliters.
Liter to Gallon
Convert Liter to Gallon instantly. Free online cooking unit converter with exact formula, conversion table and FAQ.
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A US liquid gallon equals 4 US quarts, or exactly 3.785411784 liters.
gal = L × 0.2641720524
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Formula
gal = L × 0.2641720524
L = gal × 3.785411784
Conversion table
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641721 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283441 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208603 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417205 gal |
| 500 L | 132.086026 gal |
| 1000 L | 264.172052 gal |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the source unit in this conversion?
The source unit is the liter (L). The liter is the base metric unit of volume used throughout this converter, equal to 1,000 milliliters.
What is the destination unit in this conversion?
The destination unit is the gallon (gal). A US liquid gallon equals 4 US quarts, or exactly 3.785411784 liters.
How do I convert liter to gallon?
Multiply the liter value by 0.2641720524. For example, 10 L × 0.2641720524 = 2.641721 gal.
Is the liter to gallon conversion exact?
Yes. This conversion uses a fixed factor defined for cooking measurement standards, so results are consistent every time.
Where is this conversion commonly used?
It's used when following recipes, adjusting ingredient quantities, or converting between US customary and metric cooking measurements.
Can I convert gallon back to liter?
Yes. Multiply the gallon value by 3.785411784 to get liter.
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About this conversion
This page converts liter (L) to gallon (gal) within the cooking converter.
The liter is the base metric unit of volume used throughout this converter, equal to 1,000 milliliters. A US liquid gallon equals 4 US quarts, or exactly 3.785411784 liters.
The formula is gal = L × 0.2641720524, based on each unit's fixed relationship to the cooking converter's reference units.
Results are consistent because the conversion relies on a fixed numerical ratio rather than an estimate.
Use the calculator above for instant results, or the table below for common liter values already converted to gallon.