Litres to US Gallons Converter
Type a value in litres to see it in US gallons. It works both ways: type in the US gallons box to convert back.
Formula
To convert litres to US gallons, divide by 3.785411784 (the same as multiplying by 0.2641720524).
1 L = 0.264172052358 US gal and 1 US gal = 3.785411784 L.
Litres to US gallons table
| Litres | US gallons |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.132086 US gal |
| 1 L | 0.2641721 US gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283441 US gal |
| 4 L | 1.056688 US gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 US gal |
| 10 L | 2.641721 US gal |
| 20 L | 5.283441 US gal |
| 25 L | 6.604301 US gal |
| 40 L | 10.56688 US gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 US gal |
| 60 L | 15.85032 US gal |
| 100 L | 26.41721 US gal |
Worked examples
1 L in US gallons
1 L
0.2641721 US gal
1 × 0.2641720524 = 0.2641720524
20 L in US gallons
20 L
5.283441 US gal
20 × 0.2641720524 = 5.283441047
60 L in US gallons
60 L
15.85032 US gal
60 × 0.2641720524 = 15.85032314
About Litres to US Gallons Converter
This converter turns litres into US gallons as you type, and works the other way too: type in the US gallons box to convert back. To convert litres to US gallons, divide by 3.785411784 (the same as multiplying by 0.2641720524). For example, 1 L is 0.2641721 US gal, and 20 L is 5.283441 US 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 US Gallons Converter
- Type the amount in litres in the first box.
- Read the answer in US gallons in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the US gallons box instead, or use the swap button to open the US 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 US gallons are in one litre?
There are 0.2641720524 US gallons in one litre. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert litres to US gallons?
To convert litres to US gallons, divide by 3.785411784 (the same as multiplying by 0.2641720524). For example, 60 L is 15.85032 US gal.
How do I convert US gallons to litres?
Going the other way, multiply by 3.785411784. The US gallons to litres converter does this for you.
What is 40 L in US gallons?
40 L is 10.56688 US 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.