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Liters to Gallons

Convert liters (L) to gallons (gal) — instant and accurate

1 L = 0.26417205 gal  ·  To convert liters to gallons, multiply by 0.26417205.

0.264172 gal

Liters to Gallons Conversion Table

LitersGallons
0.25 L0.066043 gal
0.5 L0.132086 gal
1 L0.264172 gal
2 L0.528344 gal
3 L0.792516 gal
4 L1.05669 gal
5 L1.32086 gal
6 L1.58503 gal
8 L2.11338 gal
10 L2.64172 gal
16 L4.22675 gal
25 L6.6043 gal
50 L13.2086 gal
100 L26.4172 gal
250 L66.043 gal
500 L132.086 gal
1000 L264.172 gal

Formula

gallons = liters × 0.26417205
liters = gallons × 3.78541
Example: 5 L × 0.26417205 = 1.32086 gal

About the Liters-to-Gallons Conversion

Converting liters to US gallons is common when interpreting metric fuel-tank capacities, beverage labels, or vehicle specifications in a US context. One liter equals approximately 0.264172 US gallons; a typical 50-liter fuel tank holds about 13.2 gallons.

Real-World Examples

  • 1 L (one liter) = 0.264172 gal
  • 50 L (fuel tank) = 13.2086 gal
  • 5 L (5-liter bottle) = 1.32086 gal
  • 2 L (large soda bottle) = 0.528344 gal

Gallons to Liters (Reverse)

GallonsLiters
0.25 gal0.946353 L
0.5 gal1.89271 L
1 gal3.78541 L
2 gal7.57082 L
3 gal11.3562 L
4 gal15.1416 L
5 gal18.9271 L
6 gal22.7125 L
8 gal30.2833 L
10 gal37.8541 L
16 gal60.5666 L
25 gal94.6353 L
50 gal189.271 L
100 gal378.541 L
250 gal946.353 L
500 gal1892.71 L
1000 gal3785.41 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How many gallons are in a liter?

1 liter equals 0.26417205 gallons.

How do I convert liters to gallons?

Multiply the value in liters by 0.26417205 to get gallons. For example, 5 L × 0.26417205 = 1.32086 gal.

How do I convert gallons back to liters?

Multiply the value in gallons by 3.78541 to get liters. Equivalently, divide by 0.26417205.

How many liters are in a gallon?

1 gallon equals 3.78541 liters.

How many gallons is 50 L?

50 L (a fuel tank) equals 13.2086 gal.

Is the liters-to-gallons conversion exact?

The underlying definitions are exact. The decimal representation 0.26417205 is rounded; six significant figures is more than sufficient for everyday use.

About Liters and Gallons

The liter (symbol L) equals one cubic decimeter, or 1,000 cubic centimeters. It is the standard everyday volume unit outside the US.

The US liquid gallon (symbol gal) equals 4 quarts, 8 pints, or exactly 3.78541 liters. The UK imperial gallon is about 20% larger (4.546 L).

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