Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to gallons using the formula L × 0.264172 = gal. The calculator below shows higher precision results. The reference table is rounded for readability.
This converter uses US customary gallons. UK (imperial) gallons are a different size.
Formula and Step-by-Step
Step-by-step: 1 L to gal
- Start with 1 L
- Multiply by 0.264172: 1 × 0.264172 = 0.2642
- Result: 1 L = 0.2642 gal
Conversion Table
Common liters to gallons values. The table and calculator both use the same conversion formula shown above.
| Liters (L) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32 gal |
| 10 L | 2.64 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6 gal |
| 50 L | 13.21 gal |
| 100 L | 26.42 gal |
| 250 L | 66.04 gal |
| 500 L | 132.09 gal |
| 1,000 L | 264.17 gal |
Common Volumes in Gallons
- 1 L = 0.26 gal, roughly a quart
- 4 L = 1.06 gal, close to one gallon
- 20 L = 5.28 gal, a jerry can of fuel
- 50 L = 13.2 gal, a typical car fuel tank
Quick Mental Conversion
For a rough estimate, multiply liters by 0.25. For example, 20 L × 0.25 = 5 gal. The exact answer is 5.28 gal. For even quicker math, just divide by 4.
What Are Liters and Gallons?
What is a Liter?
A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters. It is the standard volume unit used worldwide for liquids, fuel, and beverages.
What is a Gallon?
A US gallon is a unit of volume equal to approximately 3.785 liters. Note: a UK (imperial) gallon is larger at 4.546 liters. This converter uses US gallons.
Why convert liters to gallons?
People typically convert liters to gallons when comparing fuel economy, estimating tank sizes, and measuring liquid volume across metric and US systems.