Liters to Gallons Converter

Quickly convert between liters (L) and gallons (gal)

How Many Gallons in a Liter?

There are 0.264172 gallons in 1 liter. This conversion is based on the US liquid gallon measurement.

How to Convert Liters to Gallons

  1. Enter the number of liters in the left field
  2. Click "Convert to Gallons"
  3. View the equivalent gallons instantly
  4. Or enter gallons to convert back to liters

Common Liter to Gallon Conversions

1 L

= 0.26 gal

4 L

= 1.06 gal

10 L

= 2.64 gal

20 L

= 5.28 gal

Practical Applications

  • Fuel efficiency calculations
  • Automotive fuel tank capacities
  • Chemical and liquid measurements
  • Swimming pool volumes
  • International recipe conversions

Conversion Formula

1 liter = 0.264172 gallons

1 gallon = 3.78541 liters

Important Notes

These conversions are for US liquid gallons. The UK imperial gallon equals 4.54609 liters, which is about 1.2 US gallons.