Liters to Gallons (US) Converter
Quick answer: To convert liters to gallons, multiply by 0.2641721. For example, 10 L is 2.641721 gal. One liter equals 0.2641721 gal.
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Liters to Gallons (US) formula and what each symbol means
gal = L × 0.2641721
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| L | Liter |
| gal | US gallon |
Liters to Gallons (US) examples
1 L
1 L × 0.2641721 = 0.2641721 gal.
10 L
10 L × 0.2641721 = 2.641721 gal.
100 L
100 L × 0.2641721 = 26.41721 gal.
Liters compared with Gallons (US)
One gal is 3.785 times as large as one L, so your number gets smaller when you convert liters to gallons and bigger when you convert back. If the answer is not smaller than what you typed, you multiplied instead of dividing.
About liters and gallons
Liter (L): A cubic decimetre, accepted for use with the SI. US gallon (gal): The US liquid gallon, exactly 231 cubic inches or 3.785411784 litres.
Where liters to gallons conversions are used
Fuel, milk and bottled drinks are sold in litres or gallons depending on the country. Tanks, pools and shipping containers are specified in cubic metres or cubic feet.
How to calculate Liters to Gallons (US) step by step
- Enter the value in L (the starting unit).
- Multiply by 0.2641721, because 1 L = 0.2641721 gal.
- The product is the value in gal. To go back, divide by 0.2641721 or multiply by 3.785412.
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How to read your Liters to Gallons (US) result
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.26 to get gallons from liters; this is within 1.6% of the exact factor. US and imperial volume units differ, so always check which gallon, pint or fluid ounce you mean.
| LITERS | GALLONS (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2641721 |
| 2 | 0.5283441 |
| 5 | 1.32086 |
| 10 | 2.641721 |
| 20 | 5.283441 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 100 | 26.41721 |
| 1,000 | 264.1721 |
Gallons (US) to Liters: quick table
| GALLONS (US) | LITERS |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.785412 |
| 5 | 18.92706 |
| 10 | 37.85412 |
| 25 | 94.63529 |
| 50 | 189.2706 |
| 100 | 378.5412 |
| 250 | 946.3529 |
| 500 | 1,892.706 |
Common mistakes when calculating Liters to Gallons (US)
- Confusing the US fluid ounce (about 29.57 mL) with the imperial fluid ounce (about 28.41 mL).
- Dividing when you should multiply: from L to gal multiply by 0.2641721; from gal to L divide by 0.2641721.
Liters to Gallons (US) FAQ
How many gal are in 1 L?
1 L equals 0.2641721 gal.
How many L are in 1 gal?
1 gal equals 3.785412 L.
Is 1 L = 0.2641721 gal an exact conversion?
Yes. The liter and the us gallon are both defined exactly in SI terms, so the ratio has no measurement uncertainty; 0.2641721 is just that ratio shown to 7 significant figures.
What is a liter (L)?
A cubic decimetre, accepted for use with the SI.
How can I estimate liters to gallons in my head?
Quick estimate: multiply by about 0.26 to get gallons from liters; this is within 1.6% of the exact factor.
What is 7 L in gallons?
7 L = 1.849204 gal (since 7 × 0.2641721).
What is 40 L in gallons?
40 L = 10.56688 gal (since 40 × 0.2641721).
What is 200 L in gallons?
200 L = 52.83441 gal (since 200 × 0.2641721).
How many decimals should I keep when converting L to gal?
Match the precision of your original measurement. For example, 2.641721 gal rounds to 2.64 gal at 3 significant figures; keep more digits only for engineering or scientific work.
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Edited by: Hemant Kumar and Anjita Rai, founders of ToolsVault (SEO and content professional, not a licensed adviser). Method: this tool runs in your browser using the formula shown on this page; the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers. Sources: NIST SP 811, Appendix B.8: conversion factors, NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C: units and systems of measurement