How to convert liters to gallons
Formula: gal = l × 0.264172
Worked example: 2 l → 2 × 0.264172 = 0.528344 gal
Divide liters by 3.78541 to get US gallons. A 50 liter fuel tank holds 13.2 gallons, and 1,000 liters of water are 264.2 gallons.
Liters to gallons conversion chart
| Liters (l) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 l | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 l | 0.528344 gal |
| 3 l | 0.792516 gal |
| 4 l | 1.05669 gal |
| 5 l | 1.32086 gal |
| 6 l | 1.58503 gal |
| 7 l | 1.8492 gal |
| 8 l | 2.11338 gal |
| 9 l | 2.37755 gal |
| 10 l | 2.64172 gal |
| 12 l | 3.17006 gal |
| 15 l | 3.96258 gal |
| 20 l | 5.28344 gal |
| 25 l | 6.6043 gal |
| 30 l | 7.92516 gal |
| 40 l | 10.5669 gal |
| 50 l | 13.2086 gal |
| 75 l | 19.8129 gal |
| 100 l | 26.4172 gal |
| 250 l | 66.043 gal |
| 500 l | 132.086 gal |
| 1,000 l | 264.172 gal |
What is a liter?
The liter is the volume of a cube 10 cm on each side, one cubic decimeter. It is the everyday metric unit for drinks, fuel and engine size. One liter is about 1.057 US quarts, or a little more than 4 US cups.
What is a gallon?
The US gallon is defined as 231 cubic inches, exactly 3.785411784 liters, and holds 4 quarts or 128 fluid ounces. Gasoline, milk, paint and water use in the United States are measured in gallons.