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Liters to Gallons (US) Converter
Convert liters to US gallons instantly. 1 L = 0.264172 gal. Free, accurate, no signup required.
Gallons (US)
0.264172 gal
1 L = 0.264172 gal
Liters to Gallons (US) formula
gal = L × 0.264172The liter and US gallon measure volume. One liter equals 0.264172 US gallons because the US gallon is defined as 3.785411784 liters. This imperial-metric relationship is fixed by international standards and used in fuel, beverage, and liquid chemical measurements worldwide.
Liters to Gallons (US) conversion table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (US) (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 3 L | 0.792516 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal |
| 20 L | 5.2834 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
| 500 L | 132.09 gal |
| 1000 L | 264.17 gal |
When you need to convert liters to gallons (us)
- Converting fuel tank capacity from liters to gallons for US road trips
- Scaling beverage recipes from metric countries to US ingredient volumes
- Checking vehicle engine displacement and coolant capacity specs
- Comparing water consumption targets across regions
- Calculating paint or cleaning fluid quantities for projects
Frequently asked questions
Why is 1 liter not exactly 0.25 gallons?
The US gallon and liter are defined by different historical standards. One US gallon was set at 3.785411784 liters, making the conversion factor 0.264172 rather than a round fraction. This fixed ratio applies uniformly in science and commerce.
Is this the same as imperial gallons?
No. US gallons and imperial gallons (UK) differ. One liter equals about 0.22 imperial gallons. Always check which gallon type you need—fuel pumps, recipes, and specs vary by region and context.
How accurate is this converter?
This converter uses the exact standard ratio: 1 L = 0.264172 US gallons. It calculates client-side with no rounding errors for typical conversions. For scientific work requiring higher precision, consult official measurement standards.