Convert Liters to Gallons

Liters (l) to Gallons (US) — the formula, a worked example and a live converter, all in your browser.

Liters to Gallons formula

To convert a measurement, multiply it by the fixed factor below:

US = l × 0.2641720524

Worked example

1 l = 1 × 0.2641720524 = 0.2641720524 US.

Liters to Gallons conversion table

Liters (l)Gallons (US)
1 0.2641720524
5 1.320860262
10 2.641720524
25 6.604301309
50 13.20860262
100 26.41720524

Common uses

Common for comparing fuel prices, tank capacities and drink sizes between metric litres and US gallons.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the formula to convert liters to gallons?

Multiply the number of liters by 0.2641720524 to get gallons (US = l × 0.2641720524).

How many gallons are in a liter?

One liter equals 0.2641720524 gallons.

Is this converter accurate?

Yes. It uses the exact internationally-defined conversion factors and runs entirely in your browser, so results match standards tables and nothing you type is uploaded.