Liters to Gallons Converter
Useful for fuel, water tanks and aquariums. This page uses the US gallon; switch the "To" unit to Imperial gallon for UK gallons.
1 L = 0.2642 US gal
US gallons
1 L = 0.2642 US gal
How to convert liters to US gallons
Divide the number of liters by 3.785411784.
Formula
US gal = L ÷ 3.785411784
For a quick estimate, multiply by about 0.264172.
Examples
- 4 L ÷ 3.785411784 = 1.0567 US gal
- 50 L ÷ 3.785411784 = 13.2086 US gal
- 200 L ÷ 3.785411784 = 52.8344 US gal
Liters to US gallons conversion table
| Liters (L) | US gallons (US gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2642 |
| 2 | 0.5283 |
| 3 | 0.7925 |
| 4 | 1.0567 |
| 5 | 1.3209 |
| 10 | 2.6417 |
| 15 | 3.9626 |
| 20 | 5.2834 |
| 25 | 6.6043 |
| 40 | 10.5669 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 60 | 15.8503 |
| 75 | 19.8129 |
| 100 | 26.4172 |
| 200 | 52.8344 |
| 1,000 | 264.1721 |
Values rounded to 4 decimal places or 4 significant digits.
About liters
A liter is the volume of a cube 10 cm on each side (one cubic decimeter). It is not an SI unit, but it is accepted for use with SI and is the everyday unit for drinks and fuel almost everywhere.
About US gallons
The US gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, which is 3.785411784 liters. It is the unit for fuel prices and fuel economy (miles per gallon) in the United States.
Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons are in one liter?
One liter equals 0.2642 US gallons (rounded).
How do I convert liters to US gallons?
Divide the number of liters by 3.785411784. For example: 50 L ÷ 3.785411784 = 13.2086 US gal.
How many liters are in one US gallon?
One US gallon equals 3.7854 liters.
Is the L to US gal conversion exact?
Yes. The factor follows directly from the official definitions of both units, so the only rounding is in how many decimals are displayed.
Does this page use US or UK gallons?
US gallons (3.785 L). For UK imperial gallons (4.546 L), choose "Imperial gallon" in the converter or use the liters to UK gallons page.