How to convert liters to imperial gallons
To convert a measurement in liters to imperial gallons, multiply the value by 0.219969248299. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 L to imperial gallons: 5 × 0.219969248299 = 1.099846 imp gal.
What is a liter?
A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter, about 0.264 US gallons. Introduced in France in 1795, the liter was originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of water. It is accepted for use with the SI and is the everyday unit of volume for liquids across most of the world.
Common uses of liters include: Beverage and bottle sizes; Fuel sold at the pump in most countries; Engine displacement (e.g. a 2.0 L engine); Cooking and liquid recipe quantities.
What is a imperial gallon?
An imperial gallon is a British unit of volume equal to exactly 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger than the US gallon. The imperial gallon was defined in 1824 as the volume of ten pounds of water. It is still used in the UK and several Commonwealth countries, which is why UK 'miles per gallon' figures look higher than US ones.
Common uses of imperial gallons include: Fuel and fuel-economy figures in the UK and Canada; Historical and Commonwealth liquid measures; Comparing UK vs US gallon quantities; Agricultural and industrial liquid volumes.
Liters to imperial gallons worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 L = 0.219969248299 imp gal 5 L = 1.099846 imp gal 10 L = 2.199692 imp gal 50 L = 10.998462 imp gal 100 L = 21.996925 imp gal
Frequently asked questions
How many imperial gallons are in one liter?
One liter (L) equals 0.219969248299 imperial gallons (imp gal). Multiply any value in liters by 0.219969248299 to convert to imperial gallons.
How do I convert liters to imperial gallons?
Multiply the value in liters by 0.219969248299. For example, 5 L × 0.219969248299 = 1.099846 imp gal.
How do I convert imperial gallons to liters?
Multiply the value in imperial gallons by 4.54609, or divide by 0.219969248299. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the liter to imperial gallon conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for liters to imperial gallons?
The formula is: imp gal = L × 0.219969248299. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.