Convert Liters to Gallons (US)
Liters to Gallons (US) conversion table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (US) (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 5 L | 1.320861 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641722 gal |
| 25 L | 6.604304 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208609 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417218 gal |
| 200 L | 52.834435 gal |
| 500 L | 132.086088 gal |
| 1000 L | 264.172177 gal |
How to convert liters to gallons (us)
Liters and US gallons measure liquid volume in different systems. One US gallon is defined as exactly 3.78541 liters. The US gallon is smaller than the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L), so always confirm which gallon standard applies.
Divide liters by 3.78541 to get US gallons. Formula: gal = L ÷ 3.78541. A 3.785 L bottle equals 1 US gallon. A 20 L gas can is 5.28 gallons.
Fuel economy (mpg), beverage containers, and aquarium sizing frequently require this conversion. European fuel prices per liter compared to US per-gallon costs need accurate conversion — €1.50/L sounds cheap but equals about $5.67/US gal at typical exchange rates.
Quick reference: 4 liters ≈ 1.06 gallons, 10 L ≈ 2.64 gal, 19 L (5-gal bucket) ≈ 5.02 gal.
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Frequently asked questions
1 L ÷ 3.78541 = 0.264 US gallons.
No. A US gallon is 3.785 L; a UK imperial gallon is 4.546 L — about 20% larger.
Multiply US gallons by 3.78541. Example: 5 gal × 3.78541 = 18.93 L.