Liters to UK Gallons Converter
Useful for UK fuel economy, garden water butts and older British specifications that use imperial gallons.
1 L = 0.22 UK gal
imperial gallons
1 L = 0.22 UK gal
How to convert liters to imperial gallons
Divide the number of liters by 4.54609.
Formula
UK gal = L ÷ 4.54609
For a quick estimate, multiply by about 0.219969.
Examples
- 10 L ÷ 4.54609 = 2.1997 UK gal
- 50 L ÷ 4.54609 = 10.9985 UK gal
- 1,000 L ÷ 4.54609 = 219.9692 UK gal
Liters to imperial gallons conversion table
| Liters (L) | Imperial gallons (UK gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.22 |
| 4.5461 | 1 |
| 5 | 1.0998 |
| 10 | 2.1997 |
| 20 | 4.3994 |
| 25 | 5.4992 |
| 40 | 8.7988 |
| 50 | 10.9985 |
| 60 | 13.1982 |
| 100 | 21.9969 |
| 200 | 43.9938 |
| 500 | 109.9846 |
| 1,000 | 219.9692 |
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 imperial gallons
The imperial gallon is defined as exactly 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger than the US gallon. UK fuel economy figures in miles per gallon use the imperial gallon.
Frequently asked questions
How many imperial gallons are in one liter?
One liter equals 0.22 imperial gallons (rounded).
How do I convert liters to imperial gallons?
Divide the number of liters by 4.54609. For example: 50 L ÷ 4.54609 = 10.9985 UK gal.
How many liters are in one imperial gallon?
One imperial gallon equals 4.5461 liters.
Is the L to UK 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.