Volume Converter
Liters to Gallons
Convert liters to US gallons below — handy for fuel economy, water tanks and big recipes.
Convert liters to gallons
0.264172
1 L = 0.264172 gal
| Unit | 1 L = |
|---|---|
| Milliliters | 1,000 mL |
| Liters | 1 L |
| Cubic meters | 0.001 m³ |
| US fluid ounces | 33.814 fl oz |
| US cups | 4.2268 cup |
| US pints | 2.1134 pt |
| US quarts | 1.0567 qt |
| US gallons | 0.264172 gal |
| Imperial gallons | 0.219969 gal (UK) |
How to convert liters to gallons
One liter equals about 0.264172 US gallons, so multiply liters by 0.2642 to get US gallons.
Example: a 50-liter fuel tank holds 50 × 0.2642 = 13.2 US gallons.
Liters to US gallons table
| Liters | US gallons |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.26 gal |
| 2 L | 0.53 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32 gal |
| 10 L | 2.64 gal |
| 20 L | 5.28 gal |
| 50 L | 13.21 gal |
Common liter volumes in US gallons.
Frequently asked questions
How many gallons is 1 liter?
One liter is about 0.264 US gallons. Multiply liters by 0.2642 to convert to US gallons.
Is a US gallon the same as a UK gallon?
No. A US gallon is about 3.785 liters, while an imperial (UK) gallon is larger at about 4.546 liters. This page uses US gallons.
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