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Liter to Gallon (US)

L
Gallon (US) (gal)
gal

gal = L × 0.264172

Quick Reference: Liter to Gallon (US)

Lgal
10.2642
51.3209
102.6417
256.6043
5013.2086
10026.4172

How to Convert Liter to Gallon (US)

Formula:

gal = L × 0.264172

Example:

10 L = 2.6417 gal

  1. Enter the value in Liter you want to convert
  2. The result is calculated automatically
  3. Copy your result in Gallon (US) or continue converting

About Liter and Gallon (US)

Liters and gallons measure liquid volume. One US gallon equals approximately 3.785 liters, while one UK (imperial) gallon equals approximately 4.546 liters. This converter uses US gallons by default, as they're more commonly needed.

Common Uses for This Conversion

Fuel efficiency comparisons, recipe scaling, understanding US product sizes, converting pool and tank capacities, and international beverage comparisons.

💡Did You Know?

The US gallon and imperial gallon are different! This causes confusion—a 'gallon' of milk in the US is 3.78 L, but in the UK it's 4.55 L. Always verify which gallon is meant.

Frequently Asked Questions

To convert liters to US gallons, divide by 3.78541. For example, 10 liters = 10 ÷ 3.78541 = 2.64 US gallons. Note that UK gallons are different: 1 UK gallon = 4.546 liters.
There are approximately 4.227 US cups in one liter. To convert liters to cups, multiply by 4.227. One US cup equals about 236.6 milliliters.
A US gallon equals 3.785 liters, while an Imperial (UK) gallon equals 4.546 liters. The Imperial gallon is about 20% larger than the US gallon.
To convert milliliters to US fluid ounces, divide by 29.5735. For example, 500 ml = 500 ÷ 29.5735 = 16.91 fl oz. Our converter supports both US and Imperial fluid ounces.
There are 16 tablespoons in one US cup. Each tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons, so there are 48 teaspoons in a cup. This is useful for cooking measurements.

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