Liters to Gallons (US) Converter (L to gal)

Type a value in liters to see it in US gallons instantly.

1 liter (L) = 0.264172052 US gallons (gal)

1 US gallon (gal) = 3.78541178 liters (L)

50 L = 13.20860262 gal

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How to convert liters to US gallons

Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172052, or divide by 3.78541178.

gal = L × 0.264172052  (or L ÷ 3.78541178)

Example: 50 L × 0.264172052 = 13.2086 gal

This page uses the US gallon. If you need imperial (UK) gallons, divide liters by 4.54609 instead: 50 L is 13.21 US gallons but only 11.00 UK gallons.

L to gal conversion table

Liters (L)Gallons (US) (gal)
1 L0.264172 gal
2 L0.528344 gal
3 L0.792516 gal
4 L1.05669 gal
5 L1.32086 gal
10 L2.64172 gal
15 L3.96258 gal
20 L5.28344 gal
25 L6.6043 gal
30 L7.92516 gal
40 L10.5669 gal
45 L11.8877 gal
50 L13.2086 gal
60 L15.8503 gal
75 L19.8129 gal
100 L26.4172 gal
200 L52.8344 gal
500 L132.086 gal
1,000 L264.172 gal

About the units

Liter (L)

A liter (litre) is the volume of a 10 cm cube, or 1,000 cubic centimeters. Drinks, fuel and engine capacity are sold by the liter in most of the world.

US gallon (gal)

The US liquid gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches, exactly 3.785411784 liters. The UK (imperial) gallon is larger, at 4.54609 liters.

Frequently asked questions

How many US gallons are in 1 liter?

1 liter equals 0.264172052 US gallons.

How do I convert liters to US gallons?

Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172052, or divide by 3.78541178. For example, 50 L × 0.264172052 = 13.2086 gal.

How many liters are in 1 US gallon?

1 US gallon equals 3.78541178 liters.

Is a UK gallon the same as a US gallon?

No. The imperial (UK) gallon is 4.54609 L, about 20% larger than the US gallon of 3.785411784 L.

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