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Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert volume from Liters to US Gallons instantly
Formula: gallons = liters × 0.264172
Quick Conversions
1 L = 0.26 gal
2 L = 0.53 gal
3.785 L = 1 gal
5 L = 1.32 gal
10 L = 2.64 gal
20 L = 5.28 gal
50 L = 13.21 gal
100 L = 26.42 gal
Liters to Gallons Conversion Table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (US) | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.26 | Small container |
| 3.785 | 1 | One gallon |
| 10 | 2.64 | Jerry can |
| 20 | 5.28 | Water cooler |
| 100 | 26.42 | Large tank |
How to Convert Liters to Gallons
To convert liters (L) to US Gallons (gal), you divide the number of liters by 3.78541 or multiply by 0.264172. This is because there are approximately 3.785 liters in one US liquid gallon.
Conversion Formula:
Gallons = Liters ÷ 3.78541
US vs UK Gallons
It's important to note that this converter uses the US Liquid Gallon. If you are in the UK or Canada, the Imperial Gallon is used, which is larger (approximately 4.546 liters).