Volume
Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert litres to gallons instantly. 1 US gallon = 3.78541 litres; 1 litre = 0.264172 US gallons. The live converter uses US gallons; the chart also shows UK (Imperial) gallons.
1 Liters
0.26417
Gallons
1 l = 0.26417 gal
0.26417
How to convert liters to gallons
To convert litres to US gallons, divide by 3.78541 (or multiply by 0.264172). One US gallon is 3.78541 litres.
Watch the gallon type: the UK Imperial gallon is larger at 4.54609 litres, so 1 litre = 0.220 Imperial gallons. The converter widget uses US gallons; the chart lists both.
Liters to gallons chart
| Liters | US gallons | UK gallons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264 | 0.220 |
| 2 L | 0.528 | 0.440 |
| 5 L | 1.321 | 1.100 |
| 10 L | 2.642 | 2.200 |
| 20 L | 5.283 | 4.399 |
| 50 L | 13.209 | 11.00 |
| 100 L | 26.417 | 21.997 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many liters in a US gallon?
- One US gallon is 3.78541 litres.
- What's the difference between US and UK gallons?
- The UK Imperial gallon (4.54609 L) is about 20% larger than the US gallon (3.78541 L).
- How many liters is half a US gallon?
- Half a US gallon is about 1.893 litres.