Convert Liter to US Gallon
1 liter equals 0.26417205 us gallons. Enter a value below to convert instantly.
Formula
Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172052358 to get us gallons.
Step by step
- Start with 1 L.
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.264172052358.
- 1 × 0.264172052358 = 0.26417205 gal (US).
Liter to US Gallon conversion table
| Liters (L) | US Gallons (gal (US)) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.26417205 |
| 2 | 0.5283441 |
| 3 | 0.79251616 |
| 5 | 1.3208603 |
| 10 | 2.6417205 |
| 20 | 5.283441 |
| 50 | 13.208603 |
| 100 | 26.417205 |
| 500 | 132.08603 |
| 1,000 | 264.17205 |
About the liter
The liter (L) is a Metric unit of volume.
About the us gallon
The us gallon (gal (US)) is a US unit of volume.
Where this conversion is used
Converting liters to us gallons comes up when cooking recipes, fuel, beverages, and container capacity. US and Imperial liquid measures differ, so a US cup or gallon is not the same size as its UK counterpart.
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Frequently asked questions
How many us gallons are in a liter?
One liter equals 0.26417205 us gallons.
How do you convert liters to us gallons?
Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172052358 to get us gallons.
What is 1 us gallon in liters?
One us gallon equals 3.7854118 liters.
When would I convert liters to us gallons?
This conversion is common when cooking recipes, fuel, beverages, and container capacity.
Conversion factors are based on internationally agreed unit definitions. See our methodology and sources for details on how these values are verified.