Convert Liters to US Gallons
1 Liter (L) = 0.264172 US Gallons (US gal). Use the free converter below to instantly convert any liter value to us gallons, or view the full conversion table and formula.
1 L = 0.264172 US gal
Liter to US Gallon Conversion Table
How to Convert Liters to US Gallons
To convert liters to US gallons, multiply by 0.264172. For example, 10 liters × 0.264172 = 2.64 US gallons. Note: this uses the US liquid gallon (3.785 L), not the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L).
Worked Example: Convert 2 L to US gal
Start with the value in liters
2 L
Apply the formula
US gal = 2 × 0.264172
Calculate the result
2 L = 0.5283 US gal
Liter to US Gallon Examples
0.5 L is equal to 0.1321 US gal. Using the formula L × 0.264172, 0.5 L converts to 0.1321 US gal.
1 L is equal to 0.2642 US gal. Using the formula L × 0.264172, 1 L converts to 0.2642 US gal.
1.5 L is equal to 0.3963 US gal. Using the formula L × 0.264172, 1.5 L converts to 0.3963 US gal.
2 L is equal to 0.5283 US gal. Using the formula L × 0.264172, 2 L converts to 0.5283 US gal.
3 L is equal to 0.7925 US gal. Using the formula L × 0.264172, 3 L converts to 0.7925 US gal.
4 L is equal to 1.0567 US gal. Using the formula L × 0.264172, 4 L converts to 1.0567 US gal.
5 L is equal to 1.3209 US gal. Using the formula L × 0.264172, 5 L converts to 1.3209 US gal.
6 L is equal to 1.585 US gal. Using the formula L × 0.264172, 6 L converts to 1.585 US gal.
Converting US Gallons to Liters
Need the reverse conversion? Use the table below for a quick reference converting us gallons back to liters.
| US Gallons (US gal) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.8927 |
| 1 | 3.7854 |
| 1.5 | 5.6781 |
| 2 | 7.5708 |
| 3 | 11.3562 |
| 4 | 15.1416 |
Liters to US Gallons FAQ
How many US gallons is 1 liter?
1 liter equals approximately 0.264 US gallons.
How many liters in a US gallon?
1 US gallon equals approximately 3.785 liters.
What is the difference between a US gallon and a UK gallon?
A US gallon is 3.785 liters while a UK (imperial) gallon is 4.546 liters. The US gallon is about 17% smaller than the UK gallon.
Understanding Liters and US Gallons
What is a Liter (L)?
The liter (L) is a unit of volume in the metric system. It is commonly abbreviated as L and relates to us gallons by a factor of 0.264172.
What is an US Gallon (US gal)?
The us gallon (US gal) is a unit of volume in the imperial system. It is commonly abbreviated as US gal and relates to liters by a factor of 3.7854.