Convert liters to gallons instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Litres to gallons depends on which gallon you want, since the US and UK differ: 1 litre is 0.264172 US gallons or 0.219969 imperial gallons. A 50-litre fuel tank is about 13.2 US gallons or 11 imperial gallons, which matters when comparing mpg figures across countries. For paint, water tanks and aquariums, use the US figure when talking to an American supplier and the imperial one for UK ones. If it is a quick estimate, one litre is a little over a quarter of a US gallon.
How to convert liters to gallons
Multiply the value by 0.2641720524.
gal = L × 0.2641720524Example: 10 L = 2.6417 gal.
Liters to Gallons conversion table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283 gal |
| 3 L | 0.7925 gal |
| 4 L | 1.0567 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal |
| 15 L | 3.9626 gal |
| 20 L | 5.2834 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
Frequently asked questions
How many gallons is 1 liter?
1 liter equals 0.2642 gallons.
What is the formula to convert L to gal?
To convert L to gal, multiply the value by 0.2641720524. The full formula is: gal = L × 0.2641720524.
How do I convert gallons back to liters?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the gallons field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: L = gal ÷ 0.2641720524.
Is the L to gal conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.2641720524) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.