Convert liters to US gallons
Enter a value in liters to convert it to US gallons.
liters to US gallons reference
| liters | US gallons |
|---|---|
| 1 l | 0.2642 gal |
| 2 l | 0.5283 gal |
| 5 l | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 l | 2.6417 gal |
| 25 l | 6.6043 gal |
| 50 l | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 l | 26.4172 gal |
The conversion factor
One liter is 0.26417218 US gallons. So to convert, multiply your figure in liters by 0.26417218. To go the other way, multiply US gallons by 3.78541, or use the US gallons to liters converter.
Doing it in your head
For a quick estimate, round the factor: roughly "divide by 4". Use the exact converter above when the number matters.
Where this conversion comes up
Cooking and baking (especially US vs metric recipes), fuel, and container sizes.
See the common unit conversions cheat sheet for the factors worth memorising.
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Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons are in a liter?
1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons.
What is the formula to convert liters to US gallons?
Multiply the number of liters by 0.26417218. To go back the other way, multiply US gallons by 3.78541.
What is 10 liters in US gallons?
10 liters = 2.6417 US gallons. The reference table below lists more common values.
Is this converter accurate?
It uses the internationally defined conversion factors and computes at full floating-point precision, then rounds only the displayed result. For everyday purposes it is exact; for legal, engineering or scientific work, confirm the required number of significant figures.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The conversion runs in your browser with no server call, so it keeps working with no connection, and nothing you enter is uploaded.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Figures and formulas are checked against their published sources; see the site's data notes.