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Convert Liter to US Gallon

Convert Liter to US Gallon instantly. 1 L = 0.264172 gal. Formula, worked examples and a quick reference table.

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One liter equals 0.264172 us gallon. To convert any number of liters to us gallons, multiply by 0.26417205.

The converter above works in both directions and updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a reference table of common values.

Liter to US Gallon formula

us gallon = liter × 0.26417205

To go the other way, use liter = us gallon ÷ 0.26417205.

About these units

A litre is exactly one cubic decimetre, or 1,000 cubic centimetres. One litre of water weighs almost exactly one kilogram, which is not a coincidence.

A US gallon is 231 cubic inches, about 3.785 litres. It is noticeably smaller than the imperial gallon, which is a frequent source of fuel-economy confusion.

Liter to US Gallon conversion table

Liter US Gallon
1 L 0.2642 gal
2 L 0.5283 gal
3 L 0.7925 gal
5 L 1.3209 gal
10 L 2.6417 gal
20 L 5.2834 gal
25 L 6.6043 gal
50 L 13.2086 gal
100 L 26.4172 gal
250 L 66.043 gal
500 L 132.086 gal
1,000 L 264.1721 gal

Frequently asked questions

How many us gallons are in a liter? +

There are 0.264172 us gallons in one liter.

What is 10 L in gal? +

10 L equals 2.6417 gal. Multiply 10 by 0.26417205.

How do I convert us gallon back to liter? +

Use liter = us gallon ÷ 0.26417205. The converter above handles both directions, or see our dedicated US Gallon to Liter page.