Litres to US Gallons Converter
1 litre = 0.264172 US gallons.
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Result
1 litre =
0.264172 gal (US)
1 L × 0.264172 = 0.264172 gal (US)
1 US gallon = 3.785411784 L · 1 UK gallon = 4.54609 L
The working
- 1. Convert 1 L to litres: 1 × 1 = 1.
- 2. Convert to gal (US): 1 ÷ 3.78541 = 0.264172.
1 L in every unit
US and UK measures differ
- US cup
- 236.6 mL
- UK pint
- 568 mL
- US pint
- 473 mL
- Standard wine bottle
- 750 mL
Conversion table
Litres to US gallons
| Litres | US gallons |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.26417 |
| 2 | 0.52834 |
| 3 | 0.79252 |
| 4 | 1.0567 |
| 5 | 1.3209 |
| 6 | 1.585 |
| 7 | 1.8492 |
| 8 | 2.1134 |
| 9 | 2.3775 |
| 10 | 2.6417 |
| 15 | 3.9626 |
| 20 | 5.2834 |
| 25 | 6.6043 |
| 50 | 13.209 |
| 100 | 26.417 |
US gallons to Litres
| US gallons | Litres |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.7854 |
| 2 | 7.5708 |
| 3 | 11.356 |
| 4 | 15.142 |
| 5 | 18.927 |
| 6 | 22.712 |
| 7 | 26.498 |
| 8 | 30.283 |
| 9 | 34.069 |
| 10 | 37.854 |
| 15 | 56.781 |
| 20 | 75.708 |
| 25 | 94.635 |
| 50 | 189.27 |
| 100 | 378.54 |
Formula and worked example
US gallons = litres × 0.2641720524 (1 US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 L).
Convert 50 litres to US gallons: 50 × 0.26417205 = 13.2086 US gal.
When you need this
Fuel tanks, water tanks, aquariums and paint are sold in litres in most countries but in US gallons in the United States. If you are in the UK, use the litres to UK gallons conversion instead, because an imperial gallon is larger.
Questions people ask
How many US gallons are in a litre?
One litre is 0.26417205 US gallons. 1 US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 L.
How do I convert litres to US gallons?
Multiply the number of litres by 0.26417205, or divide by 3.7854118.
What is 10 L in US gal?
10 litres is 2.64172 US gallons.
How do I convert US gallons back to litres?
Multiply by 3.7854118: one US gallon is 3.7854118 litres.
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How we calculate this
We use the standard published formula or definition for this calculation, and we show the working so you can check it. Source: NIST Special Publication 811, Guide for the Use of the International System of Units.
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