Convert Liters to Gallons (US)
One liter equals 0.264172 gallons (us). Type any value to convert liters to gallons (us) instantly — with a full reference table below.
Convert Liters to Gallons (US)
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How to convert Liters to Gallons (US)
To convert liters to gallons (us), multiply by 0.264172. One liter equals 0.264172 gal, and one gallon (US) equals 3.785412 L.
- Take the value in liters — for example 7.5 L.
- Multiply by 0.264172 (the number of gallons (us) in one liter).
- 7.5 × 0.264172 = 1.98129 gal.
Quick mental estimate: Divide the number of liters by 3.8 (within 0.4% of the exact answer).
Liters to Gallons (US) conversion table
| Liters | Gallons (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 3 L | 0.792516 gal |
| 4 L | 1.056688 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 6 L | 1.585032 gal |
| 8 L | 2.113376 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641721 gal |
| 12 L | 3.170065 gal |
| 16 L | 4.226753 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283441 gal |
| 24 L | 6.340129 gal |
| 32 L | 8.453506 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 L | 26.41721 gal |
| Gallons (US) | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 3.785412 L |
| 2 gal | 7.570824 L |
| 3 gal | 11.35624 L |
| 4 gal | 15.14165 L |
| 5 gal | 18.92706 L |
| 6 gal | 22.71247 L |
| 8 gal | 30.28329 L |
| 10 gal | 37.85412 L |
| 12 gal | 45.42494 L |
| 16 gal | 60.56659 L |
| 20 gal | 75.70824 L |
| 24 gal | 90.84988 L |
| 32 gal | 121.1332 L |
| 50 gal | 189.2706 L |
| 100 gal | 378.5412 L |
About converting Liters to Gallons (US)
Liters (L) and Gallons (US) (gal) are both units of volume. The exact factor is 1 L = 0.264172 gal, so multiply by 0.264172 to go from liters to gallons (us) (or divide to go back).
The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Need the reverse? Use the Gallons (US) to Liters converter, or the full unit converter for every unit at once.
Real-world volume in liters and gallons (us)
| Example | Liters | Gallons (US) |
|---|---|---|
| A US soda can (12 fl oz) | 0.354882 L | 0.09375 gal |
| A wine bottle | 0.75 L | 0.198129 gal |
| A US gallon of milk | 3.785412 L | 1 gal |
| A typical car fuel tank | ≈ 50 L | ≈ 13.2086 gal |
| A typical bathtub | ≈ 150 L | ≈ 39.62581 gal |
“≈” marks typical values; the rest are defined or measured figures.
The units
One cubic decimetre (0.001 m³).
Used for: Drinks, fuel and engine size in most countries.
The US liquid gallon: 231 cubic inches, exactly 3.785411784 L. (The UK imperial gallon is larger: 4.54609 L.)
Used for: US fuel and milk.
US customary volumes are exact by definition: the US gallon is 231 cubic inches, which is exactly 3.785411784 litres.