Liter to US Gallon Converter

Convert Liter (l) to US Gallon (gal) instantly with this volume converter. Use the calculator above, then check the formula, worked examples, table, and manual steps below.

Formula

gal = l × 0.2641720524

Multiply the Liter value by 0.2641720524 to get the equivalent value in US Gallon.

Example Conversions

1 Liter (l)

0.2641720524 US Gallon (gal)

5 Liter (l)

1.320860262 US Gallon (gal)

10 Liter (l)

2.641720524 US Gallon (gal)

25 Liter (l)

6.604301309 US Gallon (gal)

100 Liter (l)

26.41720524 US Gallon (gal)

Conversion Table

Common conversion values from Liter to US Gallon
Liter (l) US Gallon (gal)
0.1 0.02641720524
0.5 0.1320860262
1 0.2641720524
2 0.5283441047
5 1.320860262
10 2.641720524
25 6.604301309
50 13.20860262
100 26.41720524
250 66.04301309
500 132.0860262
1000 264.1720524

How to Convert Manually

Use these steps to convert Liter values to US Gallon without the calculator.

  1. Write down the value in Liter (l) that you want to convert.
  2. Multiply that value by 0.2641720524.
  3. For example, 10 Liter × 0.2641720524 = 2.641720524 US Gallon.
  4. Label the result as US Gallon (gal).

Relative Size Comparison

1 Liter
1l
1 US Gallon3.785411784Liters
1gal

This chart shows the visual difference in size between exactly one Liter and one US Gallon.

About Liter and US Gallon

Converting Liter to US Gallon is common in volume applications, engineering, and everyday life. Whether you are translating specifications from international manuals, completing homework, or planning a project, having an accurate l to gal calculation ensures your measurements are correct.

The Liter is a unit of volume. One Liter equals 1 l in this converter's base scale.

The US Gallon is also a volume unit. One US Gallon equals 3.785411784 l in the same base scale.

Precision and Rounding: When converting Liter to US Gallon, you may encounter long decimal numbers. For most practical purposes, rounding to two or three decimal places is sufficient. However, for machining, scientific research, or strict engineering tolerances, you should maintain as much precision as possible before your final calculation.

Worked Example

15 Liter equals 3.962580785 US Gallon.

15 l × 0.2641720524 = 3.962580785 gal

FAQ

How do I convert Liter to US Gallon?

Multiply the Liter value by 0.2641720524 to get the equivalent value in US Gallon.

What is the formula for Liter to US Gallon?

The formula is gal = l × 0.2641720524.

How many US Gallon are in 1 Liter?

1 Liter equals 0.2641720524 US Gallon.

Can I convert US Gallon back to Liter?

Yes. 1 US Gallon equals 3.785411784 Liter, and the related converter can reverse the calculation.

What are common names for Liter and US Gallon?

Liter is shown as l and may also be searched as liters, litre, litres. US Gallon is shown as gal and may also be searched as gallons, us gallons.

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