How to convert liters to us gallons
To convert a measurement in liters to us gallons, multiply the value by 0.264172052358. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 L to us gallons: 5 × 0.264172052358 = 1.32086 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 us gallon?
A US gallon is a US customary unit of volume equal to 4 quarts, 128 fluid ounces, or exactly 3.785411784 liters. The US gallon is based on the old English wine gallon of 231 cubic inches. It is smaller than the imperial gallon used in the UK and Commonwealth, a frequent source of fuel-economy confusion.
Common uses of us gallons include: Fuel sold at the pump in the US; Milk, water, and beverage jug sizes; Paint and household liquid quantities; Vehicle fuel-economy figures (miles per gallon).
When you need to convert liters to us gallons
Converting liters to US gallons comes up whenever someone compares fuel prices, car tank sizes, or appliance capacities between metric countries and the United States. A 50-liter fuel tank, for example, holds about 13.2 US gallons.
Liters to us gallons worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 L = 0.264172052358 gal 5 L = 1.32086 gal 10 L = 2.641721 gal 50 L = 13.208603 gal 100 L = 26.417205 gal
Frequently asked questions
How many us gallons are in one liter?
One liter (L) equals 0.264172052358 us gallons (gal). Multiply any value in liters by 0.264172052358 to convert to us gallons.
How do I convert liters to us gallons?
Multiply the value in liters by 0.264172052358. For example, 5 L × 0.264172052358 = 1.32086 gal.
How do I convert us gallons to liters?
Multiply the value in us gallons by 3.785412, or divide by 0.264172052358. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the liter to us 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 us gallons?
The formula is: gal = L × 0.264172052358. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.