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Liters to US Gallons (L to gal) Converter

1 liter (L) = 0.264172 US gallons (gal). To convert liters to US gallons, multiply by 0.264172: 2 L × 0.264172 = 0.528344 gal. Also searched as litre to US gallon, litres to US gallon, litres to US gallons.

1 L = 0.2641720524 gal
Convert the other way: US Gallons to Liters

Quick facts

How to convert liters to US gallons

  1. Take the value in liters.
  2. Multiply it by 0.264172 (the number of US gallons in one liter).
  3. Round the result to the precision you need.
gal = L × 0.264172

Worked example (a large bottle of water): 2 L × 0.264172 = 0.528344 gal.

To convert US gallons back to liters, multiply by 3.78541, or divide by 0.264172.

Source: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units).

Liters to US Gallons conversion table

Liters to US Gallons conversion table
Liters [L]US Gallons [gal]
0.01 L0.0026417205 gal
0.1 L0.0264172052 gal
1 L0.2641720524 gal
2 L0.5283441047 gal
3 L0.7925161571 gal
5 L1.3208602618 gal
10 L2.6417205236 gal
20 L5.2834410472 gal
50 L13.2086026179 gal
100 L26.4172052358 gal
1000 L264.1720523581 gal

L to gal chart from 1 to 100

US Gallons to Liters conversion table

US Gallons to Liters conversion table
US Gallons [gal]Liters [L]
0.01 gal0.0378541178 L
0.1 gal0.3785411784 L
1 gal3.785411784 L
2 gal7.570823568 L
3 gal11.356235352 L
5 gal18.92705892 L
10 gal37.85411784 L
20 gal75.70823568 L
50 gal189.2705892 L
100 gal378.5411784 L
1000 gal3785.411784 L

Liters vs US Gallons

LiterUS Gallon
SymbolLgal
Equals1 L = 0.264172 gal1 gal = 3.78541 L

What is a liter?

The common metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter. The standard volume unit worldwide for beverages and fuel outside the US.

What is a US gallon?

A US customary unit equal to 4 quarts. Used in the US for fuel, milk, and paint.

Frequently asked questions

How many US gallons are in a liter?

There are 0.264172 US gallons in 1 liter (1 L = 0.2641720524 gal).

How many liters are in a US gallon?

There are 3.78541 liters in 1 US gallon (1 gal = 3.785411784 L).

How do I convert liters to US gallons?

Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172. For example, 10 L × 0.264172 = 2.64172 gal. To convert back, multiply by 3.78541.

What is 10 L in US gallons?

10 L = 2.64172 gal.

What is 100 L in US gallons?

100 L = 26.4172 gal.

Is the conversion exact?

Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C, and NIST SP 811 (US customary volume units)). Results are shown to up to 10 decimal places; round them to suit your purpose.

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First published 28 October 2026 · Last reviewed 5 November 2026