Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to US or imperial gallons instantly
| Amount | US Gallon |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.26417205 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283441 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3208603 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417205 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043013 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208603 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417205 gal |
| 500 L | 132.08603 gal |
| 1,000 L | 264.17205 gal |
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Liters to Gallons Converter: Convert L to US and UK Gallons
This free liters to gallons converter turns any number of liters into gallons instantly. Type a value or move the slider, and the result appears at once, along with the formula, a quick conversion table and the same amount in other volume units. Use the Gallons to Liters tab or the swap button to convert the other way, and pick imperial gallons from the list when you need the UK size.
Quick answer: 1 liter is 0.26417205 US gallons, so 10 liters is 2.6417 gallons and 100 liters is 26.417 gallons. One US gallon is 3.7854118 liters.
Liters to Gallons Formula
To convert liters to US gallons, divide by 3.7854118, which is the same as multiplying by 0.26417205. For imperial gallons, divide by 4.54609. The converter applies these exact factors, so there is no rounding until the last digit.
| Liters | US gallons | Imperial gallons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.264172 | 0.219969 |
| 2 | 0.528344 | 0.439938 |
| 5 | 1.32086 | 1.09985 |
| 10 | 2.64172 | 2.19969 |
| 15 | 3.96258 | 3.29954 |
| 20 | 5.28344 | 4.39938 |
| 25 | 6.6043 | 5.49923 |
| 40 | 10.5669 | 8.79877 |
| 50 | 13.2086 | 10.9985 |
| 100 | 26.4172 | 21.9969 |
US Gallons vs Imperial Gallons
A US gallon holds 3.7854118 liters, while an imperial gallon holds 4.54609 liters, about 20% more. The difference matters for fuel, paint and water figures. If the source is American, convert to US gallons. If it comes from the UK or an older British document, use imperial gallons.
Where You Need Liters to Gallons
Most of the world sells fuel and drinks in liters, while the United States uses gallons, so travelers, importers and car owners convert between the two all the time. Fish keepers do it to size a tank, and pool and garden owners do it to match water volumes. The values below are converted with the same factor used in the tool:
| Everyday amount | Liters | US gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Water bottle | 0.5 | 0.1321 |
| Large soda bottle | 2 | 0.5283 |
| Small car fuel tank | 40 | 10.57 |
| Family car fuel tank | 55 | 14.53 |
| Home aquarium | 75 | 19.81 |
| Water heater | 190 | 50.19 |
Fuel Economy Example
A car that uses 8 liters per 100 kilometers burns about 2.113 gallons over 62.14 miles, which works out to roughly 29.4 miles per gallon. Knowing the gallons for a trip makes it easy to compare fuel use between regions.
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Who Uses a Liters to Gallons Converter?
Drivers and travelers use it for fuel, and cooks and bakers use it for large batches. Aquarium and pool owners use it for tank sizes, and students and engineers use it for physics and chemistry work.
How to Use This Liters to Gallons Converter
Enter the liters
Type a number, move the slider, or tap a quick amount like a cup or a bottle.
Choose your gallon
The converter opens on US gallons. Pick imperial gallons from the list if you need the UK size.
Read the result
The answer appears instantly, along with the volume in liters, gallons, cubic meters and milliliters.
Explore the extras
Open Formula, Reference, Comparison or Difference to see the factor, everyday volumes or the gap between two amounts.