ToolNestLiters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to gallons instantly with our free volume converter. 1 liter = 0.264172 gal — type any value below and the result updates live.
Liters to Gallons Formula
Gallons = Liters × 0.264172 (Liters = Gallons × 3.785412)
Volume conversion for cooking, fuel, and engineering — metric liters and milliliters alongside US customary gallons, quarts, pints, cups, and fluid ounces.
Liters to Gallons Conversion Table
| Liters | Gallons | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | = | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | = | 0.528344 gal |
| 5 L | = | 1.32086 gal |
| 10 L | = | 2.641721 gal |
| 25 L | = | 6.604301 gal |
| 50 L | = | 13.208603 gal |
| 100 L | = | 26.417205 gal |
About Liters and Gallons
A liter is one cubic decimeter — roughly a quart and a bit. The metric standard for beverages, fuel, and engine displacement.
A US gallon is 128 fluid ounces (3.78541 liters) — the unit for gasoline, milk, and water heaters across America.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many gallons are in one liter?
One liter equals 0.264172 gallons. Multiply any liters value by 0.264172 to convert it.
What is the formula for converting liters to gallons?
Gallons = Liters × 0.264172. To reverse it: liters = gallons × 3.785412.
How do I convert gallons back to liters?
Divide the gallons value by 0.264172 (equivalently, multiply by 3.785412). Or use our gallons-to-liters converter going the other way.
Which is bigger, a liter or a gallon?
A gallon is bigger — it takes 3.785412 liters to make one gallon.