Litres to US gallons
Convert litres to US gallons instantly.
Litres to US gallons (L to gal (US)) Converter
1 litre = 0.26417 US gallons
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- 1 L = 0.26417 gal (US)
- 5 L = 1.3209 gal (US)
- 10 L = 2.6417 gal (US)
- 25 L = 6.6043 gal (US)
- LitresL
- US gallonsgal (US)
- LitresL
- US gallonsgal (US)
How it’s calculated
gal (US) = L × 0.2641720524
- Multiply the value in litres by 0.2641720524.
- To go back, divide by 0.2641720524 (or multiply by 3.785411784).
- 1 L = 0.2641720524 gal (US) · 1 gal (US) = 3.785411784 L
Quick examples
1 litre = 0.26417 US gallons · 1 gal (US) = 3.7854 L
- 1 litre = 0.26417 US gallons
- 5 litres = 1.3209 US gallons
- 10 litres = 2.6417 US gallons
- 25 litres = 6.6043 US gallons
- 100 litres = 26.417 US gallons
Litres to US gallons conversion table
| Litres (L) | US gallons (gal (US)) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 0.026417 gal (US) |
| 0.5 L | 0.13209 gal (US) |
| 1 L | 0.26417 gal (US) |
| 2 L | 0.52834 gal (US) |
| 3 L | 0.79252 gal (US) |
| 4 L | 1.0567 gal (US) |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal (US) |
| 6 L | 1.585 gal (US) |
| 7 L | 1.8492 gal (US) |
| 8 L | 2.1134 gal (US) |
| 9 L | 2.3775 gal (US) |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal (US) |
| 15 L | 3.9626 gal (US) |
| 20 L | 5.2834 gal (US) |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal (US) |
| 30 L | 7.9252 gal (US) |
| 40 L | 10.567 gal (US) |
| 50 L | 13.209 gal (US) |
| 75 L | 19.813 gal (US) |
| 100 L | 26.417 gal (US) |
| 250 L | 66.043 gal (US) |
| 500 L | 132.09 gal (US) |
| 1,000 L | 264.17 gal (US) |
About these units
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.)
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
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert litres to US gallons?
Use gal (US) = L × 0.2641720524. Multiply the value in litres by 0.2641720524.
How many US gallons are in 1 litre?
1 litre (L) equals 0.26417 US gallons (gal (US)); more precisely 0.2641720524.
How many litres are in 1 US gallon?
1 US gallon (gal (US)) equals 3.7854 litres (L); more precisely 3.785411784.
What is 10 L in gal (US)?
10 litres = 2.6417 US gallons.
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 litre?
Defined as exactly 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³.
What is a US gallon?
The US gallon: exactly 231 cubic inches, or 3.785411784 L.
Related conversions
Formula: gal (US) = L × 0.2641720524. Factors last reviewed 2026-10-27.