How do you convert liters to gallons?

To convert liters to gallons, multiply the liter value by 0.264172. For example: 1) 1 L = 0.264172 gal, 2) 10 L = 2.64172 gal, 3) 100 L = 26.4172 gal. Our calculator handles this automatically.

What is 1 liter equal to in gallons?

1 liter equals exactly 0.264172 US gallons. This is a standard conversion used worldwide in volume measurements. For quick estimates, you can think of 1 liter as being about 0.26 gallons, or 4 liters as about 1.06 gallons.

Why would I need to convert liters to gallons?

Converting liters to gallons is useful when: 1) Buying fuel in different countries, 2) Following recipes from different regions, 3) Converting between metric and imperial units, 4) Understanding liquid container sizes.

How many liters make a gallon?

1 US gallon equals 3.78541 liters. Conversely, 1 liter equals 0.264172 gallons. For quick estimates, you can think of 1 gallon as about 3.8 liters, or 10 liters as about 2.6 gallons.

Liters to Gallons Conversion Calculator

Liter (L) to Gallon (gal) Converter

Symbol: L (liters), gal (gallons)

What they are:

The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter, while the gallon is a unit of volume in the imperial and US customary systems. Note that US gallons and imperial gallons are different measures.

Conversion Facts:

1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters
4 liters ≈ 1.06 gallons
10 liters ≈ 2.64 gallons

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Liter (L)

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Gallon (US) (gal)

Conversion Result

1 L=

1.000 gal

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What are Volume Measurements?

Volume measurements quantify the amount of space occupied by substances, most commonly liquids. The liter (L) is the primary unit of volume in the metric system, while the gallon (gal) is the standard volume unit in the imperial and US customary systems.

It's important to note that there's a distinction between US gallons and imperial (UK) gallons. This converter uses US gallons, which equal 231 cubic inches or about 3.785 liters. In contrast, imperial gallons equal 277.4 cubic inches or about 4.546 liters.

Common Liter to Gallon Conversions

Liters (L)	US Gallons (gal)	Common Reference
1	0.26	Large water bottle
2	0.53	Large soda bottle
3.79	1	US gallon milk jug
4	1.06	Standard paint can
10	2.64	Office water cooler bottle
20	5.28	Small aquarium
50	13.21	Compact washing machine
100	26.42	Bathtub capacity

Practical Use Cases

Fuel Purchases: Converting between gallons (US) and liters when traveling between countries with different measurement systems
Cooking and Baking: Converting recipes between US and international cookbooks that use different volume units
Aquarium Maintenance: Understanding water volume requirements specified in different units
Swimming Pool Management: Calculating chemical treatments based on water volume
Automotive Fluids: Converting between oil, coolant, and other fluid specifications based on regional standards
Water Consumption: Comparing water usage rates across different measurement systems

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