The liter is a metric unit of volume used for liquids and gases.
Liters to Gallons
Convert liters (L) to gallons (gal) instantly. Free online volume converter with formulas, tables and examples.
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The US gallon is a customary unit of liquid volume.
gal = L × 0.264172052358
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Formula
gal = L × 0.264172052358
L = gal ÷ 0.264172052358
Conversion table
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 10 L | 2.64172 gal |
| 20 L | 5.28344 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
| 500 L | 132.086 gal |
| 1000 L | 264.172 gal |
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Frequently asked questions
How many US Gallons are in one Liter?
One Liter equals 0.264172052358 gal.
How do I convert Liters to US Gallons?
Multiply the value in Liters by 0.264172052358 to get US Gallons. Formula: gal = L × 0.264172052358.
Is this Liters to US Gallons conversion exact?
Yes. It is based on internationally recognized unit definitions, so the factor 0.264172052358 is exact to the precision shown.
When is Liters to US Gallons commonly used?
It is commonly used for fuel, beverages, cooking, water storage, agriculture, laboratories, and everyday industrial liquid measurements.
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About this conversion
The Liter and the US Gallon are both units of volume. The liter is the base metric unit of volume, widely used worldwide for liquids such as water, fuel, and beverages. The US gallon is a customary unit of liquid volume used mainly in the United States for measuring fuel, water, and beverages. To convert, multiply the Liters value by 0.264172052358 (formula: gal = L × 0.264172052358). It is commonly used for fuel, beverages, cooking, water storage, agriculture, laboratories, and everyday industrial liquid measurements. This conversion factor is derived directly from the internationally accepted metric and customary unit definitions, so results are precise and repeatable.