The short answer
- 1 L ≈ 0.2641721 US gal
- 1 US gal ≈ 3.785412 L
Worked example50 L × 0.2641720524 = 13.2086 US gal
UNIT CONVERSION
← Volume converterLitres to US gallons
To convert litres to US gallons, multiply the number of litres by 0.2641720524.
What the units mean
Litre. The litre is one cubic decimetre, or 1,000 cubic centimetres.
Us gallon. The US gallon is exactly 231 cubic inches, 3.785411784 litres. It is smaller than the UK (imperial) gallon.
Litres to US gallons table
| Litres (L) | Us gallons (US gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.132086 |
| 1 | 0.2641721 |
| 2 | 0.5283441 |
| 3 | 0.7925162 |
| 4 | 1.056688 |
| 5 | 1.32086 |
| 6 | 1.585032 |
| 7 | 1.849204 |
| 8 | 2.113376 |
| 9 | 2.377548 |
| 10 | 2.641721 |
| 12 | 3.170065 |
| 15 | 3.962581 |
| 20 | 5.283441 |
| 25 | 6.604301 |
| 30 | 7.925162 |
| 40 | 10.56688 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 60 | 15.85032 |
| 70 | 18.49204 |
| 75 | 19.8129 |
| 80 | 21.13376 |
| 90 | 23.77548 |
| 100 | 26.41721 |
| 150 | 39.62581 |
| 200 | 52.83441 |
| 250 | 66.04301 |
| 500 | 132.086 |
| 1,000 | 264.1721 |
Values are rounded to 7 significant figures.
Common questions
How do I convert litres to US gallons?
Multiply the number of litres by 0.2641720524. For example, 50 L × 0.2641720524 = 13.2086 US gal.
How many US gallons are in one litre?
One litre is about 0.2641721 US gallons.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes. Both units have exact legal definitions, so the factor is exact. Values on this page are rounded to 7 significant figures.