Liters to Gallons Converter
Instantly convert Liters (L) to Gallons (gal). Needed for fuel calculations, car fuel tanks, water tanks, and comparing US vs metric volume measurements.
Quick Reference
How to Convert Liters to Gallons
To convert Liters to Gallons, use this formula:
gallons = liters × 0.264172
Example: Converting 10 L to Gallons gives you 2.642 gallons. Just enter your own value in the converter above for an instant result.
Liters to Gallons Conversion Table
Common Liters to Gallons values at a glance — use this as a quick lookup reference:
| Liters (L) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal |
| 20 L | 5.2834 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
| 200 L | 52.8344 gal |
| 500 L | 132.09 gal |
| 1000 L | 264.17 gal |
| 4000 L | 1056.69 gal |
When to Use Liters to Gallons Conversion
Needed for fuel calculations, car fuel tanks, water tanks, and comparing US vs metric volume measurements. Here are the most common scenarios where you will need this conversion:
About Liters and Gallons
One liter equals approximately 0.264172 US gallons. The liter is the metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter. The US gallon equals 3.78541 liters (different from the UK imperial gallon at 4.546 liters). Converting liters to gallons is essential for fuel economy comparisons (miles per gallon vs liters per 100 km), comparing water usage, and understanding bottle or container sizes when traveling. This tool uses the US gallon as the default standard.