Liter to Gallon Converter
Enter the value that you want to convert liter (L) to gallon (gal) or gallon to liter.Also written as L to GAL conversion.
1 liter = 0.2641721 gallon
Formula: gallon = liter value × 0.2641721
L to GAL — liter to gallon
10 liter = 2.64172 gallon
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Liter to Gallon: The Essentials
The Liter Explained
Liter (L) is a unit of volume measurement. 1 liter is equal to 0.2641721 gallon.
The Gallon Explained
Gallon (gal) is a unit of volume measurement. 1 gallon is equal to 3.7854118 liter.
Volume Measurement Systems
Volume units are particularly confusing because the US and UK gallons differ (US gallon = 3.785 L, UK gallon = 4.546 L), as do their pints, cups, and fluid ounces. Cooking, fuel economy, beverage production, and pharmaceutical compounding all require precise volume conversions. Laboratory work uses milliliters and liters while US recipes specify cups, tablespoons, and fluid ounces.
liter to gallon metric conversion table
| 0.01 L | = | 0.00264 gal |
| 0.1 L | = | 0.02642 gal |
| 1 L | = | 0.26417 gal |
| 2 L | = | 0.52834 gal |
| 3 L | = | 0.79252 gal |
| 4 L | = | 1.05669 gal |
| 5 L | = | 1.32086 gal |
| 6 L | = | 1.58503 gal |
| 7 L | = | 1.84920 gal |
| 8 L | = | 2.11338 gal |
| 9 L | = | 2.37755 gal |
| 10 L | = | 2.64172 gal |
| 11 L | = | 2.90589 gal |
| 12 L | = | 3.17006 gal |
| 13 L | = | 3.43424 gal |
| 14 L | = | 3.69841 gal |
| 15 L | = | 3.96258 gal |
| 16 L | = | 4.22675 gal |
| 17 L | = | 4.49092 gal |
| 18 L | = | 4.75510 gal |
| 19 L | = | 5.01927 gal |
| 20 L | = | 5.28344 gal |
| 30 L | = | 7.92516 gal |
| 40 L | = | 10.56688 gal |
| 50 L | = | 13.20860 gal |
| 60 L | = | 15.85032 gal |
| 70 L | = | 18.49204 gal |
| 80 L | = | 21.13376 gal |
| 90 L | = | 23.77548 gal |
| 100 L | = | 26.41721 gal |
| 200 L | = | 52.83441 gal |
| 300 L | = | 79.25162 gal |
| 400 L | = | 105.66882 gal |
| 500 L | = | 132.08603 gal |
| 600 L | = | 158.50323 gal |
| 700 L | = | 184.92044 gal |
| 800 L | = | 211.33764 gal |
| 900 L | = | 237.75485 gal |
| 1000 L | = | 264.17205 gal |
How to Convert L to GAL (Liter to Gallon)?
We can convert liter to gallon by using an example.
Example:
Convert 20 Liter to Gallon?
We know 1 Liter = 0.2641721 gallon; 1 Gallon = 3.7854118 liter.
20 liter = ___gal
20 × 0.2641721 = 5.28344 gal (we know 1 liter = 0.2641721 gallon)
Answer:
20 liter = 5.28344 gallon
How to Convert Liters to US Gallons (Step-by-Step)
Converting liters to US gallons is common when shopping for beverages internationally, calculating pool chemical doses in US measurements, or understanding European fuel consumption figures. One liter equals approximately 0.264172 US gallons.
- Write down the volume in liters.
- Divide the liter value by 3.78541 (or multiply by 0.264172).
- The result is the equivalent volume in US gallons.
- Round to 2-3 decimal places for practical use.
Common Liters to US Gallons Conversions
Handy reference for everyday liter-to-gallon conversions encountered in shopping, cooking, and automotive contexts:
| Liter | Gallon |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528 gal |
| 4 L | 1.057 gal |
| 10 L | 2.642 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283 gal |
| 50 L | 13.209 gal |
| 60 L | 15.850 gal |
| 1,000 L | 264.172 gal |
Solved Examples: Liters to Gallons
Question 1: A European car has a 55-liter fuel tank. How many US gallons?
Solution:
Volume in gallons = liters ÷ 3.78541
= 55 ÷ 3.78541
= 14.529 gallons
Answer: A 55-liter tank holds approximately 14.53 US gallons.
Question 2: A recipe calls for 1.5 liters of water. Convert to gallons.
Solution:
Volume in gallons = 1.5 ÷ 3.78541
= 0.396 gallons
Answer: 1.5 liters ≈ 0.40 gallons (about 6.3 cups).
Question 3: Fuel in Germany costs €1.65/liter. What is the equivalent per US gallon?
Solution:
Price per gallon = price per liter × 3.78541
= €1.65 × 3.78541
= €6.25 per gallon
Answer: €1.65/liter = €6.25 per US gallon.
Practice Questions
Try solving these on your own to test your understanding:
- Convert 8 liters to US gallons. (Answer: 2.114 gal)
- A pool holds 45,000 liters. How many gallons? (Answer: 11,888 gal)
- Convert 750 mL (0.75 L) to gallons. (Answer: 0.198 gal)
- How many gallons are in 100 liters? (Answer: 26.417 gal)
- A water tank holds 2,500 liters. Express in gallons. (Answer: 660.43 gal)
International Fuel Price Comparison
Fuel is sold by the liter in most countries but by the gallon in the US. To compare: multiply the per-liter price by 3.785 to get the per-gallon equivalent. For example, if petrol in the UK costs £1.50/liter, that equals £5.68 per US gallon (about $7.10 USD). This explains why Americans traveling to Europe often experience sticker shock at fuel stations.
Pool and Spa Chemical Dosing
Pool chemicals in the US are dosed per 10,000 gallons, while international products use per-10,000-liter dosing. A standard backyard pool holds about 40,000-80,000 liters (10,500-21,000 gallons). When using US-labeled pool chemicals with a metric pool volume, divide your liters by 3.785 first to determine the correct dosage amount.
Common Beverage Sizes in Liters vs. Gallons
Beverages worldwide are sold in metric sizes that don't convert to neat gallon fractions: a 330 mL can = 0.087 gal, a 500 mL bottle = 0.132 gal, a 750 mL wine bottle = 0.198 gal, and a 2 L soda = 0.528 gal. In the US, milk is still commonly sold by the half-gallon (1.893 L) and gallon (3.785 L), which are unusual sizes in metric countries.
Key Takeaways
- Divide liters by 3.78541 (or multiply by 0.264172) to get US gallons.
- Quick estimate: divide liters by 4, then add 5%.
- A 2-liter soda bottle is about half a US gallon.
- European car tanks (50-60 L) hold roughly 13-16 US gallons.
- For fuel prices: multiply €/liter by 3.785 to get €/gallon.
- Always specify US or UK gallons — they differ by about 20%.
Liter to Gallon Conversion Formula
gallon = liter × 0.2641721
1 liter = 0.2641721 gallon
1 gallon = 3.7854118 liter
Reverse: liter = gallon × 3.7854118
Frequently Asked Questions
How many gallon are in 1 liter?
There are 0.2641721 gallon in 1 liter. To convert liter to gallon, multiply the value by 0.2641721.
How do I convert liter to gallon?
Multiply your liter value by 0.2641721 to get the equivalent in gallon. For example, 5 liter = 5 × 0.2641721 = 1.32086 gallon.
How do I convert gallon to liter?
Multiply your gallon value by 3.7854118 to get the equivalent in liter. Alternatively, divide by 0.2641721.
What is 10 liter in gallon?
10 liter is equal to 2.64172 gallon.
What is 100 liter in gallon?
100 liter is equal to 26.41721 gallon.