How to convert liters to us gallons
- Type the value you want to convert.
- The result appears instantly. Use Swap units to reverse the direction.
- Choose other units from the lists if you need a different conversion.
Formula
gal (US) = L × 0.2642 and L = gal (US) × 3.7854.
Examples
10 L = 2.6417 gal (US). 40 L = 10.5669 gal (US). 60 L = 15.8503 gal (US).
Quick reference table
| L | gal (US) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 gal (US) |
| 2 L | 0.5283 gal (US) |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal (US) |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal (US) |
| 20 L | 5.2834 gal (US) |
| 40 L | 10.5669 gal (US) |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal (US) |
| 60 L | 15.8503 gal (US) |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal (US) |
| 200 L | 52.8344 gal (US) |
And the other way: gal (US) to L
| gal (US) | L |
|---|---|
| 1 gal (US) | 3.7854 L |
| 5 gal (US) | 18.9271 L |
| 10 gal (US) | 37.8541 L |
| 25 gal (US) | 94.6353 L |
| 50 gal (US) | 189.2706 L |
| 100 gal (US) | 378.5412 L |
When you need this conversion
Fuel, water tanks, paint and milk are sold in liters in most countries and in gallons in the USA. This page converts to US liquid gallons (3.7854 L); UK imperial gallons are larger (4.5461 L), and you can pick them from the unit list.
Frequently asked questions
How many gal (US) is 1 L?
1 L equals 0.2642 gal (US). In the other direction, 1 gal (US) equals 3.7854 L.
Is a UK gallon the same as a US gallon?
No. A US gallon is 3.7854 liters and a UK (imperial) gallon is 4.5461 liters, so the same number of gallons means a different volume. Choose gal (UK) in the unit list to convert to imperial gallons.
What is the formula to convert liters to us gallons?
Multiply the number of L by 0.2642 to get gal (US). To go back, multiply gal (US) by 3.7854.
Is this converter free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so the numbers you enter are not sent anywhere.
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Last updated: November 6, 2026