Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to US gallons instantly.
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Convert liters to gallons
Fill in either field to swap between liters and US gallons straight away. One US gallon holds 3.785412 liters, so dividing liters by that figure gives gallons. Drivers, brewers and anyone comparing fuel or container sizes across metric and US units reach for this. No numbers are uploaded anywhere.
Quick reference
1 L = 0.264172 gal, 10 L is about 2.64 gal, and 50 L is roughly 13.21 US gallons.
Liters to US liquid gallons
This converter returns US liquid gallons. Imperial gallons use a different conversion factor.
Method
Divide liters by 3.785411784 to obtain US liquid gallons. Entering gallons multiplies by the same factor.
US gallons = liters / 3.785411784
Worked example
Ten liters divided by 3.785411784 equals about 2.64172 US gallons.
Limits
- An Imperial gallon equals 4.54609 liters, so confirm which gallon the source uses.
- Fuel-economy comparisons may also require distance-unit conversion.
- Round the converted result to match the precision of the input.
- NIST Guide to the SI, conversion factors: US and Imperial gallon-to-liter factors.
Reviewed against the current calculator or processor on September 6, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many gallons is a liter?
One liter equals about 0.264172 US gallons. To convert, divide the number of liters by 3.785412.
Is this US or UK gallons?
This converter uses US gallons. One US gallon is 3.785412 liters; a UK gallon is larger at about 4.546 liters.