Use this free online liters to gallons converter to quickly convert L to gal. Simply enter the value in liters, and the tool will instantly display the equivalent volume in US gallons.
| Liters | US Gallons |
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Uses the US liquid gallon (1 gal = 3.785412 L). UK Imperial gallons differ (1 gal = 4.546 L).
How to Convert Liters to Gallons
Liters belong to the metric system, while gallons belong to the US customary system. To convert a value from liters to US gallons, multiply the number of liters by 0.264172.
Formula: gal = L × 0.264172
Example: Convert 10 L to gallons. 10 L × 0.264172 = 2.64172 gal So, 10 liters is equal to approximately 2.64 US gallons.
What is a Liter?
A liter (L) is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters. It is widely used around the world to measure liquid volumes such as fuel, beverages, and cooking ingredients.
What is a Gallon?
A gallon (gal) is a unit of volume used mainly in the United States. One US liquid gallon equals 3.785411784 liters. Note that the UK (Imperial) gallon is different and larger, equal to about 4.546 liters — this converter uses the US gallon standard.
Liter to Gallon Relationship
1 L = 0.264172 US gal 1 US gal = 3.785412 L
Since gallon definitions differ by country, always check whether US or Imperial gallons are required for your conversion.
L to Gal Conversion Table
| Liters (L) | US Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264 gal |
| 5 L | 1.321 gal |
| 10 L | 2.642 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283 gal |
| 50 L | 13.209 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417 gal |
| 200 L | 52.834 gal |
Solved Examples
Example 1: Convert 25 L to gallons. 25 × 0.264172 = 6.604 gal
Example 2: Convert 15 L to gallons. 15 × 0.264172 = 3.963 gal
Example 3: Which is more, 4 gallons or 10 liters? 4 gal = 15.14 L, so 4 gallons is more than 10 liters.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are approximately 0.264172 US gallons in 1 liter.
Multiply the liter value by 0.264172 to get the equivalent volume in US gallons.
No, a US gallon (3.785 L) is smaller than a UK Imperial gallon (4.546 L). Always confirm which standard you need.
Gallons are mainly used in the United States for fuel, milk, and beverage volumes, while most of the world uses liters.