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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
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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

1 liter = 0.2642 US gallons (about ¼ US gallon). In UK imperial gallons, 1 liter = 0.2200 gallons. To convert liters to US gallons, divide by 3.785 (or multiply by 0.2642). One liter is about 26% of a US gallon.
10 liters = 2.642 US gallons. A standard portable gas can holds about 10 liters (≈2.6 US gallons). In Europe and Brazil, fuel is sold per liter — when you pump 10 L, you've added about 2.6 US gallons. At $3.50/gallon in the US, that 10 L would cost about $9.25.
50 liters = 13.21 US gallons. This is roughly a full tank for a typical mid-size car in Europe and Brazil (45–55 L is standard). A US car with a 13-gallon tank holds nearly the same amount. At $3.50/gallon, a 13-gallon fill costs about $46; a 50 L fill at €1.80/L costs €90 (~$97).
The US gallon (3.785 L) and UK imperial gallon (4.546 L) differ by about 20% — the imperial gallon is larger. To convert liters to US gallons: divide by 3.785. To convert to UK gallons: divide by 4.546. This converter uses US gallons by default. When comparing UK and US fuel economy in mpg, always check which gallon is used.

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