Liters to US gallons
1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons
Type a value in liters (L) to get US gallons (gal) straight away. A liter is smaller than a US gallon, so the number goes down. Both units belong to volume, measured here against the liter.
1 L = 0.26417205 gal
Formula
gal = L × 0.26417205
One liter is 0.26417205 US gallons, so multiply by that factor. You can also divide by 3.78541, the number of liters in one US gallon. Here L is the value in liters and gal is the result in US gallons.
Worked example: 2 liters × 0.26417205 = 0.528344 US gallons.
Liters to US gallons table
| liters (L) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 3 L | 0.792516 gal |
| 4 L | 1.05669 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 6 L | 1.58503 gal |
| 7 L | 1.8492 gal |
| 8 L | 2.11338 gal |
| 9 L | 2.37755 gal |
| 10 L | 2.64172 gal |
| 15 L | 3.96258 gal |
| 20 L | 5.28344 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal |
| 30 L | 7.92516 gal |
| 40 L | 10.5669 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 60 L | 15.8503 gal |
| 75 L | 19.8129 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
Everyday liters in US gallons
| What it is | L | gal |
|---|---|---|
| a milk packet | 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| a large soft-drink bottle | 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| a water-dispenser jar | 20 L | 5.28344 gal |
| a small car fuel tank | 40 L | 10.5669 gal |
| a large oil drum | 200 L | 52.8344 gal |
Quick estimate in your head
Multiply by about 0.26. For 2 L that gives 0.52 gal against an exact 0.528344 gal, an error of 1.6%.
Watch out for
- A US gallon (3.785 L) is about 17% smaller than a UK gallon (4.546 L). Check which one a car manual or recipe means.
About the units
Liter (L). 1,000 cm³, one cubic decimeter. Used for fuel, milk and water.
US gallon (gal). The US liquid gallon, exactly 231 cubic inches or about 3.785 L. Used for fuel in the US.
Going the other way, 1 US gallon is 3.78541 liters.
Questions
How many US gallons are in 1 liter?
1 liter is 0.264172 US gallons, and 1 US gallon is 3.78541 liters.
How do I convert liters to US gallons?
Use gal = L × 0.26417205. For example, 2 liters × 0.26417205 = 0.528344 US gallons.
Are US and UK measures the same?
No. This page uses US customary units. A UK gallon is 4.546 L against 3.785 L in the US, and a UK pint is 568 mL against 473 mL.
How much is a large oil drum in US gallons?
200 L is 52.8344 gal.
Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of volume).
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