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Liter to US gallon Converter

Type a value — the answer appears instantly. 1 L = 0.264172 gal.

Reviewed by the OmniCalc teamMethod verified 2026-07-01

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0.264172 US gallons

= 1,000 ml= 4.2268 cup

equals 0.264172 US gallons

Formula: gal = L × 0.26417205

Liter to US gallon formula

gal = L × 0.26417205

Convert 5 liters to US gallons

  1. Start with 5 liters.
  2. Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 × 0.264172 = 1.32086.
  3. So 5 L = 1.32086 gal.

Liter to US gallon conversion table

Liter to US gallon conversion table
Liters (L)US gallons (gal)
0.01 L0.00264172 gal
0.1 L0.0264172 gal
0.25 L0.066043 gal
0.5 L0.132086 gal
1 L0.264172 gal
2 L0.528344 gal
3 L0.792516 gal
4 L1.05669 gal
5 L1.32086 gal
6 L1.58503 gal
7 L1.8492 gal
8 L2.11338 gal
9 L2.37755 gal
10 L2.64172 gal
15 L3.96258 gal
20 L5.28344 gal
25 L6.6043 gal
30 L7.92516 gal
40 L10.5669 gal
50 L13.2086 gal
75 L19.8129 gal
100 L26.4172 gal
250 L66.043 gal
500 L132.086 gal
1,000 L264.172 gal
5,000 L1,320.86 gal
10,000 L2,641.72 gal

Unit definitions

What is a liter?

The litre is the metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimetre, or 1000 cubic centimetres. It is the standard measure for beverages, fuel, and fluids worldwide. One litre of water weighs almost exactly one kilogram.

What is a US gallon?

The US gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, or 3.785411784 litres. It is the standard unit for fuel, milk, and large liquid quantities in the United States. It is about 20% smaller than the imperial gallon.

Frequently asked questions

How many US gallons are in one liter?

One liter equals 0.264172 US gallons (1 L = 0.264172 gal).

How do I convert liters to US gallons?

Multiply the value in liters by 0.264172. For example, 10 L × 0.264172 = 2.64172 gal.

Which is bigger — a liter or a US gallon?

A US gallon is bigger: one US gallon contains 3.78541 liters.

Is this liter to US gallon converter free?

Yes — the converter is free, works offline once loaded, and computes instantly in your browser without sending your numbers to a server.

Conversion factors follow international definitions (SI / NIST). Last verified 2026-07-01.