Liters to US Gallons (L to gal)
1 L = 0.264172 gal
and 1 gal = 3.78541 L
How to convert Liters to US Gallons
gal = L ÷ 3.785411784
To convert, divide the number of liters by 3.785411784. Example: 10 L ÷ 3.785411784 = 2.64172 gal.
1 US gallon is 231 cubic inches = exactly 3.785411784 liters.
Used for fuel, water tanks, aquariums and paint. This page uses US liquid gallons; an imperial (UK) gallon is larger at 4.54609 L.
Mental shortcut: multiply by 0.26 (underestimates by about 1.6%).
Liters to US Gallons conversion chart
| Liters | US Gallons |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283 gal |
| 3 L | 0.7925 gal |
| 4 L | 1.06 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32 gal |
| 6 L | 1.59 gal |
| 7 L | 1.85 gal |
| 8 L | 2.11 gal |
| 9 L | 2.38 gal |
| 10 L | 2.64 gal |
| 11 L | 2.91 gal |
| 12 L | 3.17 gal |
| 13 L | 3.43 gal |
| 14 L | 3.7 gal |
| 15 L | 3.96 gal |
| 16 L | 4.23 gal |
| 17 L | 4.49 gal |
| 18 L | 4.76 gal |
| 19 L | 5.02 gal |
| 20 L | 5.28 gal |
| 21 L | 5.55 gal |
| 22 L | 5.81 gal |
| 23 L | 6.08 gal |
| 24 L | 6.34 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6 gal |
| 26 L | 6.87 gal |
| 27 L | 7.13 gal |
| Liters | US Gallons |
|---|---|
| 28 L | 7.4 gal |
| 29 L | 7.66 gal |
| 30 L | 7.93 gal |
| 35 L | 9.25 gal |
| 40 L | 10.57 gal |
| 45 L | 11.89 gal |
| 50 L | 13.21 gal |
| 55 L | 14.53 gal |
| 60 L | 15.85 gal |
| 65 L | 17.17 gal |
| 70 L | 18.49 gal |
| 75 L | 19.81 gal |
| 80 L | 21.13 gal |
| 85 L | 22.45 gal |
| 90 L | 23.78 gal |
| 95 L | 25.1 gal |
| 100 L | 26.42 gal |
| 150 L | 39.63 gal |
| 200 L | 52.83 gal |
| 250 L | 66.04 gal |
| 300 L | 79.25 gal |
| 350 L | 92.46 gal |
| 400 L | 105.67 gal |
| 450 L | 118.88 gal |
| 500 L | 132.09 gal |
| 1,000 L | 264.17 gal |
Values rounded to 2 decimal places (4 below 1). Use the converter above for more precision.
Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons are in 1 liter?
1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons. 1 US gallon is 231 cubic inches = exactly 3.785411784 liters.
How do I convert liters to US gallons?
Divide the number of liters by 3.785411784. Example: 10 L ÷ 3.785411784 = 2.64172 gal.
Is there a quick way to estimate L to gal in your head?
Yes — multiply by 0.26. This underestimates by about 1.6%. Use the exact formula (gal = L ÷ 3.785411784) when precision matters.
How do I convert US gallons back to liters?
Use L = gal × 3.785411784 — multiply the number of US gallons by 3.785411784. See the US Gallons to Liters page for a full chart.