Liters to US Gallons (l to gal)
1 liter = 0.26417205 US gallons
How to convert liters to US gallons
gal = l ÷ 3.78541178
Example: 5 ÷ 3.78541178 = 1.3209, so 5 liters = 1.3209 US gallons.
Liters to US gallons is used for fuel, aquarium and water-tank sizes and for comparing fuel prices with the United States.
One US gallon is about 3.79 liters, so a 50-liter fuel tank holds about 13.2 US gallons. For UK (imperial) gallons the result would be about 11 gallons.
Liters to US Gallons conversion table
| Liters (l) | US Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 l | 0.2642 gal |
| 2 l | 0.5283 gal |
| 3 l | 0.7925 gal |
| 4 l | 1.0567 gal |
| 5 l | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 l | 2.6417 gal |
| 15 l | 3.9626 gal |
| 20 l | 5.2834 gal |
| 30 l | 7.9252 gal |
| 40 l | 10.5669 gal |
| 50 l | 13.2086 gal |
| 60 l | 15.8503 gal |
| 75 l | 19.8129 gal |
| 100 l | 26.4172 gal |
| 200 l | 52.8344 gal |
| 500 l | 132.086 gal |
| 1,000 l | 264.1721 gal |
What is a liter?
A liter is the volume of a cube 10 cm on each side (one cubic decimeter). Fuel, drinks and engine sizes are measured in liters outside the US.
What is a US gallon?
The US gallon is 231 cubic inches, exactly 3.785411784 liters. Fuel prices and fuel economy (miles per gallon) in the US are based on it. The imperial gallon used in the UK is larger, about 4.546 liters.
Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons are in one liter?
One liter equals 0.26417205 US gallons.
How do I convert liters to US gallons?
Use the formula gal = l ÷ 3.78541178. 5 ÷ 3.78541178 = 1.3209, so 5 liters = 1.3209 US gallons.
What is 1,000 l in gal?
1,000 l = 264.1721 gal.
How do I convert US gallons back to liters?
Use the inverse formula l = gal × 3.78541178, or open the US Gallons to Liters converter.
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