Litres to UK Gallons Converter
Type a value in litres to see it in UK gallons. It works both ways: type in the UK gallons box to convert back.
Formula
To convert litres to UK gallons, divide by 4.54609 (the same as multiplying by 0.2199692483).
1 L = 0.219969248299 UK gal and 1 UK gal = 4.54609 L.
Litres to UK gallons table
| Litres | UK gallons |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.1099846 UK gal |
| 1 L | 0.2199692 UK gal |
| 2 L | 0.4399385 UK gal |
| 4 L | 0.879877 UK gal |
| 5 L | 1.099846 UK gal |
| 10 L | 2.199692 UK gal |
| 20 L | 4.399385 UK gal |
| 25 L | 5.499231 UK gal |
| 40 L | 8.79877 UK gal |
| 50 L | 10.99846 UK gal |
| 60 L | 13.19815 UK gal |
| 100 L | 21.99692 UK gal |
Worked examples
1 L in UK gallons
1 L
0.2199692 UK gal
1 × 0.2199692483 = 0.2199692483
20 L in UK gallons
20 L
4.399385 UK gal
20 × 0.2199692483 = 4.399384966
60 L in UK gallons
60 L
13.19815 UK gal
60 × 0.2199692483 = 13.1981549
About Litres to UK Gallons Converter
This converter turns litres into UK gallons as you type, and works the other way too: type in the UK gallons box to convert back. To convert litres to UK gallons, divide by 4.54609 (the same as multiplying by 0.2199692483). For example, 1 L is 0.2199692 UK gal, and 20 L is 4.399385 UK gal.
Volume conversions are easy to get wrong because UK and US gallons, pints and fluid ounces are different sizes. Each page here says which system it uses. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Litres to UK Gallons Converter
- Type the amount in litres in the first box.
- Read the answer in UK gallons in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the UK gallons box instead, or use the swap button to open the UK gallons to litres page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Converting fuel, paint or liquid quantities
- Following a recipe from another country
- Working out a drink size or a bottle size
- Comparing fuel economy or tank sizes
Frequently asked questions
How many UK gallons are in one litre?
There are 0.2199692483 UK gallons in one litre. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert litres to UK gallons?
To convert litres to UK gallons, divide by 4.54609 (the same as multiplying by 0.2199692483). For example, 60 L is 13.19815 UK gal.
How do I convert UK gallons to litres?
Going the other way, multiply by 4.54609. The UK gallons to litres converter does this for you.
What is 40 L in UK gallons?
40 L is 8.79877 UK gal.
Why are UK and US gallons different?
The UK redefined its gallon in 1824 as the volume of 10 pounds of water, about 4.546 litres. The US kept an older wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, about 3.785 litres. Pints and fluid ounces differ for the same reason.