Liters to US gallons – liter to US gallon Converter
1 L ≈ 0.264172 gal
Formula
gal = L × ≈ 0.264172
Liters to US gallons conversion table
| liters (L) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.132086 gal |
| 1 L | ≈ 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 3 L | 0.792516 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 10 L | 2.64172 gal |
| 20 L | 5.28344 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 75 L | 19.8129 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
| 250 L | 66.043 gal |
| 500 L | 132.086 gal |
| 1000 L | 264.172 gal |
| 5000 L | 1320.86 gal |
Liters and US gallons are both volume units. One liter is approximately 0.264172 US gallons; enter any value above for an instant result, or use the table for common conversions.
Sanity-check examples
1 L = 0.264172 gal10 L = 2.64172 gal2.5 L = 0.66043 gal
Common pitfalls and look-alike units
Gallons differ: the US gallon ≈ 3.78541 L while the imperial gallon ≈ 4.546 L — about 20% apart, so check which one a recipe or fuel figure means. A US cup (~236.6 mL) is also not the metric 250 mL cup.
Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons are in a liter?
1 liter (L) is approximately 0.264172 US gallon (gal).
How do I convert liters to US gallons?
Multiply the liter value by ≈ 0.264172 to get US gallon — for example, 2 liters = 0.528344 US gallon.
How do I convert US gallons back to liters?
1 US gallon equals 3.785411784 liter. Use the swap button or the reverse conversion page linked on this page.