Liters to Gallons
Convert liters to gallons instantly, with a reference table.
Liters to Gallons at a glance
Liters to Gallons is a free online converter you can use right now to convert liters to gallons instantly, with a reference table โ no account, no install and no usage limit. It runs entirely inside your browser, so whatever you enter stays on your own device.
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- Free โ no trial, no paid tier, no watermark
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- In your browser โ nothing is uploaded to a server
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Liters to Gallons conversion table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 3 L | 0.792516 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641721 gal |
| 25 L | 6.604301 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208603 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417205 gal |
| 500 L | 132.08603 gal |
| 1000 L | 264.17205 gal |
About Liters to Gallons
Convert liters to gallons instantly, with a reference table of common values. The factor is exact: 1 L = 0.264172052 gal.
Used for fuel economy and large liquid quantities. Check which gallon is meant โ the US gallon is about 3.79 litres and the imperial gallon about 4.55, a difference of roughly 20%.
The litre is one cubic decimetre โ a cube 10 cm on each side. It is not formally an SI base unit but is accepted for use alongside them, and it was designed so that one litre of water weighs one kilogram. It is the standard unit for beverages, fuel and liquid capacity in most of the world. A standard water bottle is 500 mL, and a large fizzy-drink bottle is 2 litres.
Worked through with real numbers: 1 L is 0.264172 gal, 2 L is 0.528344 gal, 10 L is 2.642 gal.
As for the other side of the conversion: A US gallon is about 3.8 litres and weighs roughly 8.34 lb; an imperial gallon is about 4.5 litres.
Volume carries more traps than any other category, because the same unit names mean different amounts in different countries. US and imperial gallons differ by about 20%, pints by nearly as much, and the cup has four separate definitions in common use.
How to use Liters to Gallons
- Enter the number of liters you want to convert.
- The equivalent in gallons appears instantly โ there is no button to press.
- Check the reference table for common Liters to Gallons values.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert liters to gallons?
Multiply your liters figure by 0.264172052 to get gallons โ or type a value above and read the answer straight off.
How many gallons are in one liter?
1 L = 0.264172052 gal.
When would I need to convert liters to gallons?
Used for fuel economy and large liquid quantities. Check which gallon is meant โ the US gallon is about 3.79 litres and the imperial gallon about 4.55, a difference of roughly 20%.
What is a liter, exactly?
The litre is one cubic decimetre โ a cube 10 cm on each side. It is not formally an SI base unit but is accepted for use alongside them, and it was designed so that one litre of water weighs one kilogram. A standard water bottle is 500 mL, and a large fizzy-drink bottle is 2 litres.
Where is the gallon actually used?
It measures fuel and large liquid quantities in the United States, and persists in the United Kingdom mainly for fuel economy figures expressed in miles per gallon. A US gallon is about 3.8 litres and weighs roughly 8.34 lb; an imperial gallon is about 4.5 litres.
Is there anything tricky about volume conversions?
Volume carries more traps than any other category, because the same unit names mean different amounts in different countries. US and imperial gallons differ by about 20%, pints by nearly as much, and the cup has four separate definitions in common use.
Is this converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact standard factor of 1 L = 0.264172052 gal, and the conversion runs in your browser so nothing is uploaded.