Volume conversion

Liters to US gallons

Convert liters to us gallons instantly. The formula is gal = L × 0.26417205, and the reference table below covers the values people look up most.

1 L equals

0.2642 gal

gal = L × 0.26417205
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Formula

gal = L × 0.26417205

This is the US gallon. An imperial gallon is 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger.

Liters to US gallons table

LitersUS gallons
1 L0.2642 gal
2 L0.5283 gal
3 L0.7925 gal
5 L1.3209 gal
10 L2.6417 gal
15 L3.9626 gal
20 L5.2834 gal
25 L6.6043 gal
30 L7.9252 gal
50 L13.2086 gal
100 L26.4172 gal

Frequently asked questions

How many us gallons are in a liter?

One liter equals 0.2642 us gallons. This is the US gallon. An imperial gallon is 4.54609 liters, about 20% larger.

What is the formula to convert liters to us gallons?

gal = L × 0.26417205. Enter any value above and the result updates as you type, with no rounding until the final display.

How do I convert us gallons back to liters?

Use the reverse conversion: divide instead of multiplying, or open the us gallons to liters page for the same tool the other way round.

Is this liters to us gallons conversion exact?

The underlying factor is the internationally defined one, so the only rounding happens when the result is displayed. The table below shows values rounded to 4 decimal places.

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