Convert liters to US gallons

1 L=0.2642gal (US)

Use the converter below to change any liters value into US gallons instantly — with formula, conversion table, and real-world examples.

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Equals

0.26417

Conversion formula

Forward

US gallons = liters × 0.2642

Reverse

liters = US gallons × 3.78541

Example: 10 L × 0.2642 = 2.64172 gal (US).

About both units

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Liter

The litre is the metric volume unit most used in everyday life. It equals 1 cubic decimetre (0.001 m³) or 1000 ml exactly. Bottled water, petrol, milk and household chemicals are all sold by the litre throughout Europe, Africa and Asia.

Real-world: A standard European petrol-car fuel tank is 50–60 L. A 2.0 L engine has a 2 litre displacement. A typical home boiler holds 150 L of hot water.

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US Gallon

gal (US)

The US gallon equals 3.785411784 litres exactly. It is the standard fuel and liquid volume unit in the United States. A typical American car holds 14–18 US gallons of fuel. US fuel economy is quoted in miles per US gallon (mpg).

Real-world: US car tank ≈ 15 gallons (57 L). 1 US gallon of milk is a common grocery size (3.79 L). US paint often sold by the gallon.

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Liter to US Gallon conversion table

Common liters to US gallons values for quick reference.

Liter (L)	US Gallon (gal (US))
1 L	0.2642 gal (US)
2 L	0.5283 gal (US)
5 L	1.32086 gal (US)
10 L	2.64172 gal (US)
20 L	5.28344 gal (US)
50 L	13.2086 gal (US)
100 L	26.4172 gal (US)
200 L	52.8344 gal (US)
500 L	132.086 gal (US)
1,000 L	264.172 gal (US)

Tips & common mistakes

Quick tips

1 L = 1000 ml = 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³ exactly.
1 L of water weighs 1 kg at 4 °C — use for quick mass estimates.
Fuel economy in Europe is litres per 100 km; lower is better. US uses mpg where higher is better.

Avoid these

Confusing L (litre) with l (lowercase), since lowercase l can be mistaken for digit 1. Capital L is preferred.
Mixing litres and US gallons in fuel economy discussions.
Writing engine displacement in ml instead of L — 1500 cc = 1.5 L.

Frequently asked questions

How many US gallons in a liter?

One liter equals 0.2642 US gallons.

How do I convert liters to US gallons?

Multiply the liter value by 0.2642 to get the equivalent in US gallons.

What is 100 liters in US gallons?

100 liters equals 26.4172 US gallons.

Is a liter bigger than a us gallon?

No. 1 liter equals 0.2642 US gallons, so one liter is smaller.

How to convert liters to US gallons without a calculator?

Multiply by 0.26 for a quick estimate; use a calculator for precise results.

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