Liters to US Gallons Converter
1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons
Whether you are working in cooking or chemistry, converting from liters to us gallons is a task you will encounter regularly. The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as a unit equal to one cubic decimeter. For quick reference, 1 L equals 0.264172 gal.
Did you know? Did you know? The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as a unit equal to one cubic decimeter. Meanwhile, the us gallon (231 cubic inches) was defined by the us in 1832 and differs from the imperial gallon. These different origins explain why both units remain in common use today.
Conversion Formula
US gallons = liters x 0.264172
To convert liters to US gallons, multiply by 0.264172. One US gallon is defined as 3.785411784 liters, so 1 / 3.7854 = 0.264172.
Liters to US Gallons Table
| Liters (L) | US Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.264172 |
| 2 | 0.528344 |
| 3.785 | 1 |
| 5 | 1.32086 |
| 10 | 2.64172 |
| 20 | 5.28344 |
| 40 | 10.5669 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 100 | 26.4172 |
| 200 | 52.8344 |
About Liters to US Gallons
The liter-to-gallon conversion is most commonly needed for fuel economy comparisons, cooking, and liquid storage. Most of the world measures liquids in liters, while the US uses gallons.
Fuel economy is where this conversion matters most. European cars advertise consumption in liters per 100 km. To compare with US miles per gallon, you need this conversion. A car using 5 L/100 km is extremely efficient (47 mpg), while 10 L/100 km is moderate (23.5 mpg). A 60-liter fuel tank holds about 15.85 US gallons.
In the kitchen, a 1.5-liter bottle of wine is about 0.4 US gallons. A standard wine bottle (750 mL) is about 0.198 gallons. A 2-liter soda bottle, common worldwide, holds 0.528 gallons.
For swimming pools, a typical residential pool holds 40,000-80,000 liters (10,567-21,134 gallons). A hot tub holds about 1,500 liters (396 gallons).
Water consumption is often reported in liters. The average American uses about 310 liters (82 gallons) of water per day at home. The WHO recommends a minimum of 2 liters (0.53 gallons) of drinking water per person per day.
Important: the US gallon (3.785 L) differs from the Imperial gallon (4.546 L) used in the UK. This converter uses US gallons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many gallons is 1 liter?
1 liter equals 0.264 US gallons. You need about 3.785 liters to make 1 US gallon.
What is the difference between a US gallon and an Imperial gallon?
A US gallon is 3.785 liters, while an Imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 liters - about 20% larger. This converter uses US gallons.
How many liters in a gallon of gas?
A US gallon of gasoline is 3.785 liters. So a 15-gallon tank holds about 56.8 liters.
How do I convert fuel economy from L/100km to mpg?
Divide 235.215 by the L/100km value. For example, 8 L/100km = 235.215 / 8 = 29.4 mpg (US). For Imperial mpg, divide 282.481 instead.