Liters to Gallons
Convert liters to gallons instantly — divide the liters by 3.785 (US gallons). Type in either box to convert both ways. Handy for fuel, fish tanks and recipes when a volume is in liters but you work in US gallons.
Liters to Gallons conversion table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (US gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 US gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 US gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 US gal |
| 10 L | 2.64172 US gal |
| 20 L | 5.28344 US gal |
| 38 L | 10.0385 US gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 US gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 US gal |
How to convert liters to gallons
To convert liters to gallons, divide the liters by 3.785 (US gallons). For example, 1 L equals 0.264172 US gal. The calculator above runs the exact factor at full precision and updates as you type, and the swap button flips the direction so you can go from gallons back to liters just as quickly.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert liters to gallons?
To convert liters to gallons, divide the liters by 3.785 (US gallons). For example, 1 L is 0.264172 US gal. The calculator above does this for you the moment you type — enter a value on the left and the gallons result appears on the right, and you can type in either box to convert in the opposite direction. Every result uses the exact internationally defined factor, not a rounded shortcut, so the numbers are accurate enough for schoolwork, cooking, travel and engineering alike.
How many gallons are in 1 L?
There are 0.264172 US gal in 1 L. The conversion table on this page lists the most common values — 1 L is 0.264172 US gal, and the table continues up to 100 L = 26.4172 US gal — so you can read off everyday amounts at a glance without typing anything.
Is this L to US gal converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the precise, internationally agreed conversion factor rather than a rounded approximation, and the math runs at full double precision in your browser, with results shown to six significant figures. Handy for fuel, fish tanks and recipes when a volume is in liters but you work in US gallons.
Is the liters to gallons converter free?
Yes — it is completely free with no sign-up and no limits, and every calculation happens locally in your browser, so nothing you type is uploaded or stored. For other units, the full LK Forge unit converter covers length, weight, temperature, volume and speed in one place.
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