Liters to Gallons
Convert liters (L) to gallons (gal). 1 L = 0.26417218 gal (and 1 gal = 3.78541 L). It all runs locally in your browser.
Liters to Gallons table
| Liters | Gallons |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.13208609 gal |
| 1 L | 0.26417218 gal |
| 2 L | 0.52834435 gal |
| 3 L | 0.79251653 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3208609 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417218 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043044 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208609 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417218 gal |
Where this conversion shows up
Fuel and fish tanks dominate this conversion. Fuel is sold by the liter in most of the world and by the gallon in the US; aquarium sizes, pool volumes and water-heater capacities cross the same border. This page uses the US gallon — the imperial gallon is a different, larger unit.
Worked example
Your car's 50-liter fuel tank in US terms: 50 × 0.264172 = 13.2 gallons. A "20-gallon" American aquarium runs the other way: about 75.7 liters.
Rounding and precision
One decimal place is enough for tanks and containers. Mental shortcut: divide by 4 and take a bit more off (a US gallon is 3.785 L, not 4) — 60 L → ~15 → 15.9 gal actual.
How to convert
To convert liters to gallons, multiply by 0.26417218. Need other units? Use the full Unit Converter.
FAQ
How many gallons in a liter?
1 liter equals 0.26417218 gallons (gal).
How do I convert liters to gallons?
Multiply the liters value by 0.26417218. For example, 5 L = 1.3208609 gal.
What is the difference between US and imperial gallons?
A US gallon is 3.785 L; an imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 L — about 20% bigger. UK fuel economy "miles per gallon" figures use the imperial gallon, which makes them look better than US mpg.
How do liters per 100 km relate to miles per gallon?
They are inverses: mpg (US) = 235.2 ÷ (L/100 km). A car using 8 L/100 km gets about 29.4 mpg US.