Convert Liters to Gallons (US)
L to gal · volume conversion
What are liters and gallons (us)?
A liter is the metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters, about 1.06 US quarts. A US gallon is 4 quarts (about 3.785 L), the standard unit for fuel and large liquids in the US. For scale: a standard water bottle holds about 500 mL (17 fl oz), and a US gallon is 3.785 L.
How to convert liters to gallons (us)
1 L = 0.264172 gal. To convert, multiply the number of liters by 0.264172. For example, 5 L = 1.32086 gal, and 20 L = 5.28344 gal. To go the other way, multiply gallons (us) by 3.78541 (since 1 gal = 3.78541 L).
Liters to Gallons (US) conversion table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (US) (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.264172 |
| 2 | 0.528344 |
| 5 | 1.32086 |
| 10 | 2.64172 |
| 20 | 5.28344 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 100 | 26.4172 |
FAQ
What is 1 L in gal?
1 L = 0.264172 gal. To convert any amount, multiply the number of liters by 0.264172.
How do I convert gallons (us) back to liters?
Go the other way: 1 gal = 3.78541 L, so multiply gallons (us) by 3.78541 to get liters.
Is a liter bigger than a gallons (us)?
No — 1 L is the smaller unit, equal to 0.264172 gal (it takes 3.78541 L to make one gal).
Are these volume conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.