How to convert liters to US gallons
One US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters, so one liter is about 0.264 US gallons. To turn liters into gallons, divide by 3.785. A UK (imperial) gallon is larger — 4.546 liters.
Formula: US gallons = liters ÷ 3.78541
Example: 50 L ÷ 3.785 = 13.21 US gallons
L to gal table
| Liters (L) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.26 |
| 2 | 0.53 |
| 3.785 | 1 |
| 4 | 1.06 |
| 5 | 1.32 |
| 10 | 2.64 |
| 15 | 3.96 |
| 20 | 5.28 |
| 25 | 6.6 |
| 40 | 10.57 |
| 50 | 13.21 |
| 60 | 15.85 |
| 75 | 19.81 |
| 100 | 26.42 |
| 200 | 52.83 |
| 500 | 132.09 |
| 1,000 | 264.17 |
Values are rounded to 2 decimal places.
US or UK gallons?
- US gallon: 3.785 L — used in the USA
- UK (imperial) gallon: 4.546 L — used for fuel economy in the UK
- So 50 L is 13.2 US gallons but only 11.0 UK gallons
- This converter uses US gallons
How to use it
- Type a number in the From box — the answer appears straight away
- Click Swap (⇄) to convert the other way, from US gallons to liters
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Frequently asked questions
How many gallons is 1 liter?
0.264 US gallons. It takes 3.785 liters to make one US gallon.
Is a UK gallon the same as a US gallon?
No. A UK gallon is 4.546 liters, about 20% bigger than a US gallon of 3.785 liters.
How many liters are in a gallon of milk?
A US gallon of milk is 3.785 liters.
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