Litres to US Gallons
Convert litres (L) to us gallons (gal) instantly — with formula and reference table.
Quick answer: 1 L = 0.264172 gal. To convert litres to us gallons, multiply by L × 0.264172.
Converting litres to us gallons
This converter changes a value in litres (L) into us gallons (gal). One litre equals 0.264172 gal. One US gallon equals 3.78541 litres. (The imperial/UK gallon is larger at 4.54609 litres.) This converter uses the US gallon. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — enter a value and the result updates instantly, in either direction.
Formula
gal = L × 0.264172
Example
Convert 10 L to gal: 10 × 0.264172 = 2.641721 gal.
Litres to US Gallons conversion table
| Litres (L) | US Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 3 L | 0.792516 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641721 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283441 gal |
| 25 L | 6.604301 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208603 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417205 gal |
How to use this converter
- Enter a value in the litres (L) field.
- Read the converted value in us gallons (gal) below.
- Type into the gal field instead to convert in reverse, or use the swap button.
Frequently asked questions
How many gallons are in a litre?
1 litre equals 0.264172 US gallons. Divide litres by 3.78541 to get US gallons.
How do I convert 50 litres to gallons?
50 × 0.264172 = 13.21 US gallons.
What about UK (imperial) gallons?
1 litre = 0.219969 imperial gallons. The imperial gallon (4.54609 L) is about 20% larger than the US gallon (3.78541 L).