Convert Liter to US Gallon
Use this free converter to change liters (L) into us gallons (gal). Liter and us gallon both measure volume. As a quick reference, 1 L equals 0.26417205 gal, and 1 gal equals 3.7854118 L.
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US Gallon (gal)
0.26417205
1 L = 0.26417205 gal
Volume conversion table
| Liter | US Gallon |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0026417205 |
| 0.1 | 0.026417205 |
| 0.5 | 0.13208603 |
| 1 | 0.26417205 |
| 2 | 0.5283441 |
| 3 | 0.79251616 |
| 5 | 1.3208603 |
| 10 | 2.6417205 |
| 20 | 5.283441 |
| 25 | 6.6043013 |
| 50 | 13.208603 |
| 100 | 26.417205 |
| 1,000 | 264.17205 |
How to convert Liter to US Gallon
Multiply the liter value by 0.26417205 to get us gallons.
- Enter the number of liters you want to convert.
- The converter instantly shows the equivalent value in us gallons.
- Worked example: 15 L × 0.26417205 = 3.9625808 gal.
- Use the swap button to reverse the conversion (us gallon to liter).
About these units
Liter (L)
- Definition
- A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter, or 1,000 cubic centimeters.
- History
- Introduced in France in 1795, the liter was tied to the kilogram via the volume of one kilogram of water.
- Current use
- Liters measure beverages, fuel, and engine displacement across the metric world.
US Gallon (gal)
- Definition
- A US gallon (gal) is a unit of volume equal to 3.785411784 liters, or 128 US fluid ounces.
- History
- It is based on the old English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, adopted by the United States.
- Current use
- US gallons measure fuel, milk, and paint in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many us gallons are in a liter?
There are 0.26417205 gal in 1 L. To convert, multiply the number of liters by 0.26417205.
How do I convert liters to us gallons?
Multiply the liter value by 0.26417205 to get us gallons. For example, 10 L = 2.6417205 gal.
Is this liter-to-us gallon converter free?
Yes. This converter is completely free, runs entirely in your browser, and requires no sign-up. Your inputs never leave your device.
Convert Liter to other volume units
| Unit | 1 Liter equals |
|---|---|
| Milliliter (mL) | 1000 mL |
| Cubic Meter (m³) | 0.001 m³ |
| Cubic Centimeter (cm³) | 1000 cm³ |
| US Gallon (gal) | 0.26417205 gal |
| Imperial Gallon (imp gal) | 0.21996925 imp gal |
| US Quart (qt) | 1.0566882 qt |
| US Pint (pt) | 2.1133764 pt |
| US Cup (cup) | 4.2267528 cup |
| US Fluid Ounce (fl oz) | 33.814023 fl oz |
| Tablespoon (tbsp) | 67.628045 tbsp |
| Teaspoon (tsp) | 202.88414 tsp |