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Liters to Gallons

Convert liters (L) to gallons (gal). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 L = 0.26417205 gal

1 liter equals0.2641720524 gal
1 gallon equals3.785411784 L
Formulagal = L ÷ 3.785411784

How to convert liters to gallons

To convert liters to gallons, divide the number of liters by 3.785411784.

gal = L ÷ 3.785411784

Example

Convert 5 liters to gallons:

5 L ÷ 3.785411784 = 1.32086 gal

Liter to gallon conversion chart

Liters (L)Gallons (gal)
1 L0.2641721 gal
2 L0.5283441 gal
3 L0.7925162 gal
4 L1.056688 gal
5 L1.32086 gal
6 L1.585032 gal
7 L1.849204 gal
8 L2.113376 gal
9 L2.377548 gal
10 L2.641721 gal
12 L3.170065 gal
15 L3.962581 gal
20 L5.283441 gal
25 L6.604301 gal
30 L7.925162 gal
40 L10.56688 gal
50 L13.2086 gal
60 L15.85032 gal
70 L18.49204 gal
75 L19.8129 gal
80 L21.13376 gal
90 L23.77548 gal
100 L26.41721 gal
150 L39.62581 gal
200 L52.83441 gal
250 L66.04301 gal
500 L132.086 gal
1,000 L264.1721 gal

Going the other way? See the gallons to liters chart.

Common liters to gallons conversions

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About the units

Liter (L)

A liter is the volume of a cube 10 centimeters on each side. It is the everyday metric unit for drinks and fuel.

Gallon (gal)

A US gallon is 231 cubic inches, about 3.785 liters. It is the unit for fuel and milk in the US. The imperial gallon is about 20% larger.

Frequently asked questions

How many gallons are in a liter?

There are 0.2641720524 gallons in a liter.

How many liters are in a gallon?

There are 3.785411784 liters in a gallon.

How do you convert liters to gallons?

To convert liters to gallons, divide the number of liters by 3.785411784.

What is 5 liters in gallons?

5 liters equals 1.32086 gallons.

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