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Convert liters to US gallons

1 liter equals 0.264172 US gallons. Type any number below — the other side updates instantly.

Liters to US gallons — quick reference

litersUS gallons
0.5 L0.132086 gal
1 L0.264172 gal
2 L0.528344 gal
3 L0.792517 gal
5 L1.3209 gal
10 L2.6417 gal
15 L3.9626 gal
20 L5.2834 gal
25 L6.6043 gal
30 L7.9252 gal
40 L10.5669 gal
50 L13.2086 gal
75 L19.8129 gal
100 L26.4172 gal
150 L39.6258 gal
200 L52.8344 gal
500 L132.086 gal
1000 L264.172 gal

How to convert

Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172 to get US gallons. To go the other way, multiply US gallons by 3.7854 to get liters. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.

About these units

Liters

Definition
A liter (symbol: L) is the metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or about 0.264 US gallons.
History
Originally defined in 1795 as one cubic decimeter. Briefly redefined in 1901 to be the volume of one kilogram of water at 4°C, then reverted to the cubic-decimeter definition in 1964.
Current use
The liter is the standard liquid-volume unit in nearly every country, used for fuel, beverages, water tanks, and chemistry.

US gallons

Definition
A US gallon equals 128 fluid ounces, 4 quarts, or about 3.785 liters. The Imperial (UK) gallon is larger at 4.546 L.
History
The US gallon descends from the British wine gallon of 1707; the UK redefined its own gallon in 1824, creating the divergence that persists today.
Current use
The US gallon is used in the United States for fuel, milk, paint, and large-volume liquids. The Imperial gallon survives in some contexts in the UK and Caribbean.

Frequently asked

How many US gallons are in 1 liter?
1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons.
How do you convert liters to US gallons?
Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172 to get US gallons. To go the other way, multiply US gallons by 3.7854 to get liters. The conversion factor is fixed and exact, so you can use this on any value.
What is 30 liters in US gallons?
30 liters = 7.9252 US gallons.
Reverse conversionUS gallons to liters

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