Volume converter
Liters to US Gallons
Liters and US Gallons measure the same quantity in different unit systems. The relationship is 1 L = 0.26417205 gal, which gives 0.26417205 gal per L. Below you can convert any value, check a worked example and read the full chart.
Formula 1 L = 0.26417205 gal
Need the other direction? US Gallons to Liters.
How to convert Liters to US Gallons
The litre is one thousandth of a cubic metre, or 1,000 millilitres. The US liquid gallon is 3.785411784 litres, about 3.79 litres.
To convert Liters to US Gallons, multiply the value in L by 0.26417205. For example, 10 L × 0.26417205 = 2.641721 gal. This works because the ratio between the two units is constant for every value in volume.
Worked examples
| L | gal |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.26417205 gal |
| 2.5 L | 0.66043013 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641721 gal |
| 25 L | 6.604301 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208603 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417205 gal |
Reverse conversion
| gal | L |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 3.785412 L |
| 5 gal | 18.927059 L |
| 10 gal | 37.854118 L |
| 25 gal | 94.635295 L |
| 50 gal | 189.270589 L |
| 100 gal | 378.541178 L |
When this conversion is useful
This is the calculation you need when you are cooking, dosing a liquid or planning a shipment and the units do not match. Because the factor is fixed, you can use the same number for a single measurement or for a batch: 1,000 L is 264.172052 gal.
Is the conversion exact?
Yes for practical use: the factors come from international definitions, with rounding applied only for display.
Reference: BIPM SI Brochure and NIST SP 811. Last reviewed: 2026-11-01.
L to gal conversion chart
The chart lists the most requested values. For a value that is not here, use the converter at the top of the page.
| Liters (L) | US Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.26417205 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283441 gal |
| 3 L | 0.79251616 gal |
| 4 L | 1.056688 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 6 L | 1.585032 gal |
| 7 L | 1.849204 gal |
| 8 L | 2.113376 gal |
| 9 L | 2.377548 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641721 gal |
| 11 L | 2.905893 gal |
| 12 L | 3.170065 gal |
| 13 L | 3.434237 gal |
| 14 L | 3.698409 gal |
| 15 L | 3.962581 gal |
| 16 L | 4.226753 gal |
| 17 L | 4.490925 gal |
| 18 L | 4.755097 gal |
| 19 L | 5.019269 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283441 gal |
| 21 L | 5.547613 gal |
| 22 L | 5.811785 gal |
| 23 L | 6.075957 gal |
| 24 L | 6.340129 gal |
| 25 L | 6.604301 gal |
| 26 L | 6.868473 gal |
| 27 L | 7.132645 gal |
| 28 L | 7.396817 gal |
| 29 L | 7.66099 gal |
| 30 L | 7.925162 gal |
| 31 L | 8.189334 gal |
| 32 L | 8.453506 gal |
| 33 L | 8.717678 gal |
| 34 L | 8.98185 gal |
| 35 L | 9.246022 gal |
| 36 L | 9.510194 gal |
| 37 L | 9.774366 gal |
| 38 L | 10.038538 gal |
| 39 L | 10.30271 gal |
| 40 L | 10.566882 gal |
| 41 L | 10.831054 gal |
| 42 L | 11.095226 gal |
| 43 L | 11.359398 gal |
| 44 L | 11.62357 gal |
| 45 L | 11.887742 gal |
| 46 L | 12.151914 gal |
| 47 L | 12.416086 gal |
| 48 L | 12.680259 gal |
| 49 L | 12.944431 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208603 gal |
| 60 L | 15.850323 gal |
| 70 L | 18.492044 gal |
| 80 L | 21.133764 gal |
| 90 L | 23.775485 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417205 gal |
Frequently asked questions
How many US Gallons are in 1 Liters?
1 L equals 0.26417205 gal.
How do I convert Liters to US Gallons?
Multiply the L value by 0.26417205. Example: 25 L = 6.604301 gal.
What is 2.5 L in gal?
2.5 L = 0.66043013 gal.
Is the L to gal conversion exact?
Yes for practical use: the factors come from international definitions, with rounding applied only for display.
Does the calculator work offline?
Yes. The conversion runs in your browser with JavaScript, so it works after the page has loaded, even without a connection.