Liter to Gallon (US)Converter
Instantly convert Liter (l) to Gallon (US) (gal). Free, accurate, and easy to use.
How to Convert Liter to Gallon (US)
To convert Liter (l) to Gallon (US) (gal), multiply your value by 0.26417218.
Example: 5 l × 0.26417218 = 1.32086088 gal
What is a Liter?
The liter is the standard metric unit for liquid volume, equal to exactly 1 cubic decimeter (dm³) or 1,000 milliliters. It is used worldwide for beverages, fuel, and general liquid quantities. One liter equals approximately 1.0567 US liquid quarts or 0.2642 US gallons. Standard plastic water bottles are sold in 0.5 L and 1 L sizes in most countries.
What is a Gallon (US)?
The US liquid gallon equals 128 fluid ounces, 8 pints, or approximately 3.785 liters. It is the standard unit for fuel, water, and large liquid volumes in the United States. The UK imperial gallon is larger at approximately 4.546 liters — about 20% more. The gallon difference is a common source of confusion for international recipes and fuel economy figures.
Liter to Gallon (US) Conversion Table
| Liter (l) | Gallon (US) (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 l | 0.00026417 gal |
| 0.01 l | 0.00264172 gal |
| 0.1 l | 0.02641722 gal |
| 0.5 l | 0.13208609 gal |
| 1 l | 0.26417218 gal |
| 2 l | 0.52834435 gal |
| 5 l | 1.32086088 gal |
| 10 l | 2.64172177 gal |
| 20 l | 5.28344354 gal |
| 50 l | 13.20860884 gal |
| 100 l | 26.41721769 gal |
| 200 l | 52.83443537 gal |
| 500 l | 132.08608843 gal |
| 1000 l | 264.17217686 gal |
| 5000 l | 1320.86088429 gal |
| 10000 l | 2641.72176858 gal |
| 50000 l | 13208.6088429 gal |
| 100000 l | 26417.2176858 gal |
| 1000000 l | 264172.17685799 gal |
| 1000000000 l | 264172176.85798895 gal |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Liter to Gallon (US)?
Multiply the Liter value by 0.26417218. Formula: gal = l × 0.26417218. Example: 10 l = 2.64172177 gal.
How many Gallon (US) are in one Liter?
One Liter (l) equals 0.26417218 Gallon (US) (gal).
How many Liter are in one Gallon (US)?
One Gallon (US) (gal) equals 3.78541 Liter (l).
What is the exact conversion factor from Liter to Gallon (US)?
The conversion factor is 0.26417218. Multiply any l value by this number to get gal. For the reverse, multiply by 3.78541.
How do I convert Gallon (US) back to Liter?
Divide by 0.26417218, or equivalently multiply by 3.78541. Formula: l = gal ÷ 0.26417218.
Is the Liter-to-Gallon (US) conversion internationally standardized?
Yes. Both units are defined by international standards (SI or the international yard/pound agreement), so the conversion factor 0.26417218 is exact and universally agreed upon.