Convert liters to gallons instantly. Enter any liter value and get the exact gallon equivalent, plus the formula and a full reference table.
The conversion factor is derived from SI base values:
This converter uses US liquid gallons. The UK imperial gallon = 4.54609 liters (larger than the US gallon).
| Liters (L) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283 gal |
| 3 L | 0.7925 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal |
| 20 L | 5.2834 gal |
| 50 L | 13.209 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417 gal |
| 200 L | 52.834 gal |
| 500 L | 132.09 gal |
1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons. To convert any number of liters to gallons, multiply by 0.264172.
This converter uses the US liquid gallon (3.78541 L). The UK imperial gallon is larger at 4.54609 L. For UK gallons, divide liters by 4.54609.
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters. This is the exact defined value used in the United States for liquid measurements.
5 gallons = 5 × 3.78541 = 18.927 liters. A standard 5-gallon water jug holds approximately 18.9 liters.
The US gallon (3.785 L) is smaller than the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L). When a US recipe calls for a gallon, it means about 3.79 liters - not the larger UK measure.