Liters to Gallons converter

How to convert liters to gallons (US)

To convert liters to gallons (US), use gal = L × 0.264172. For example, 50 L is 13.2086 gal. Type any value in the converter above and the result updates instantly.

The Liters to Gallons formula

The conversion is gal = L × 0.264172. One liter equals 0.264172 gal. This conversion is exact: liter is defined precisely in terms of gallon (US), so the only rounding is in the digits shown.

Liters to Gallons conversion table

Where liters and gallons (US) are used

Liters measure liquids in most countries: drinks, fuel, milk and bottles.

US gallons measure fuel, milk and paint in the United States; the UK uses a larger imperial gallon.

Worked examples

These examples use the formula above, so you can check the converter or do the same by hand:

• 2 L = 0.528344 gal
• 10 L = 2.64172 gal
• 40 L = 10.5669 gal

Converting liters to gallons (US) in your head

Divide by 4 for a quick estimate: 40 liters is about 10 US gallons (exactly 10.57).

Gallons to Liters reference table

For the opposite direction, these values are handy to have at hand:

Common mistakes to avoid

• A US gallon (3.785 L) is smaller than an imperial UK gallon (4.546 L); check which one a recipe or fuel figure uses.
• US fluid ounces and cups differ from UK and metric ones, so recipes from different countries can differ slightly.

About this converter

The converter accepts whole numbers, decimals and negative values, gives the result as you type, and uses full precision internally, so what you copy is as accurate as it can be. It runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent to a server, it keeps working offline once the page has loaded, and there is nothing to install.

Need the opposite direction? Use the Gallons to Liters converter.