How to convert Liters to Gallons (US)
The conversion is a single multiplication: 1 L = 0.264172 gal. To convert liters to gallons (us), multiply by 0.264172. To go back, multiply gallons (us) by 3.785412 (or divide by 0.264172). These factors are exact by definition.
Examples
- 1 L = 0.264172 gal
- 4 L = 1.056688 gal
Liters to Gallons (US) conversion table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (US) (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.264172 |
| 2 | 0.528344 |
| 3 | 0.792516 |
| 4 | 1.056688 |
| 5 | 1.32086 |
| 10 | 2.64172 |
| 20 | 5.283441 |
| 25 | 6.604301 |
| 50 | 13.208603 |
| 100 | 26.417205 |
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert Gallons (US) back to Liters?
- Use the Gallons (US) to Liters converter, or just swap the units on the full unit converter — it shows every unit in the category at once.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. The English units have been defined in metric terms since 1959, so the factors used here are exact by definition, not rounded approximations. Displayed results are rounded only for readability.
- Can I convert other units too?
- The unit converter also handles length, weight, volume, temperature, area, speed, pressure, energy, power, torque, and fuel economy — each with every unit shown side by side.