UnitConLiters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to US gallons for fuel, beverages, pool volume, and container sizing. This is one of the most common volume conversions for international product comparison and travel.
Formula
Divide liters by 3.78541 to get US gallons. To reverse, multiply US gallons by 3.78541 to get liters.
Quick reference
| Liter (L) | US Gallon (US_gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2641721 |
| 5 | 1.32086 |
| 10 | 2.641721 |
| 20 | 5.283441 |
| 40 | 10.56688 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 60 | 15.85032 |
| 80 | 21.13376 |
| 100 | 26.41721 |
| 200 | 52.83441 |
About these units
Liter
The liter was defined in 1795 as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density. As the metric unit for everyday liquid volume, it appears on beverage labels, fuel pumps, and appliance capacities worldwide.
US Gallon
The US gallon (231 cubic inches = 3.78541 liters) derives from the Queen Anne wine gallon standardized in 1707. It differs from the imperial gallon (4.546 L), creating a common source of confusion in international fuel economy comparisons.
Frequently asked questions
10 ÷ 3.78541 ≈ 2.642 US gallons.
One US gallon ≈ 3.785 liters. Fuel economy in the US (mpg) uses US gallons.
No. A US gallon = 3.785 L; a UK (imperial) gallon = 4.546 L. A UK gallon is about 20% larger.