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US gallons to Litres

Convert US gallons to litres instantly.

US gallons to Litres (gal (US) to L) Converter

1 US gallon = 3.7854 litres

1 gal (US) = 3.785411784 L (exact)
From
  • LitresL
  • US gallonsgal (US)
To
  • LitresL
  • US gallonsgal (US)

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How it’s calculated

L = gal (US) × 3.785411784

  • Multiply the value in US gallons by 3.785411784.
  • To go back, divide by 3.785411784 (or multiply by 0.2641720524).
  • 1 gal (US) = 3.785411784 L · 1 L = 0.2641720524 gal (US)

Quick examples

1 US gallon = 3.7854 litres · 1 L = 0.26417 gal (US)

  • 1 US gallon = 3.7854 litres
  • 5 US gallons = 18.927 litres
  • 10 US gallons = 37.854 litres
  • 25 US gallons = 94.635 litres
  • 100 US gallons = 378.54 litres

US gallons to litres conversion table

US gallon (gal (US)) to litre (L)
US gallons (gal (US))Litres (L)
0.1 gal (US)0.37854 L
0.5 gal (US)1.8927 L
1 gal (US)3.7854 L
2 gal (US)7.5708 L
3 gal (US)11.356 L
4 gal (US)15.142 L
5 gal (US)18.927 L
6 gal (US)22.712 L
7 gal (US)26.498 L
8 gal (US)30.283 L

About these units

US gallon (gal (US))

US customary

1 gal (US) = 0.003785411784 m³ (exact)

The US gallon: exactly 231 cubic inches, or 3.785411784 L.

Source: NIST SP 811 / Handbook 44

Litre (L)

metric (non-SI)

1 L = 0.001 m³ (exact)

Defined as exactly 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³.

Source: BIPM SI Brochure (9th ed.)

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert US gallons to litres?

Use L = gal (US) × 3.785411784. Multiply the value in US gallons by 3.785411784.

How many litres are in 1 US gallon?

1 US gallon (gal (US)) equals 3.7854 litres (L); more precisely 3.785411784.

How many US gallons are in 1 litre?

1 litre (L) equals 0.26417 US gallons (gal (US)); more precisely 0.2641720524.

What is 10 gal (US) in L?

10 US gallons = 37.854 litres.

Is the US gallon a US or a UK unit?

This converter uses the US customary US gallon. The US gallon: exactly 231 cubic inches, or 3.785411784 L. US and UK units with the same name can differ, so check which one your source uses.

What is a US gallon?

The US gallon: exactly 231 cubic inches, or 3.785411784 L.

What is a litre?

Defined as exactly 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³.

Related conversions

Formula: L = gal (US) × 3.785411784. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.