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Volume conversion

Liters to US gallons Converter

Convert liters to US gallons. The formula used here is 1 liter = 0.264172052358 US gallons. The formula is gal = L × 0.264172052358; 1 L is 0.264172 gal.

Base answer
1 L = 0.264172 gal
Rounding
6 decimals
Formula type
Factor
Conversion snapshot
From
Liters (L)

A metric volume unit used for liquids and containers.

To
US gallons (gal)

A US customary liquid volume equal to 3.785411784 liters.

Live converter
Liters to US gallons
Type a value in liters. The result updates in your browser, with no sign-in or external API.
Formula
gal = L × 0.264172052358
L
Converted value
0.264172
gal (US gallons)
Common inputs:
How to convert liters to US gallons
Volume conversions show up in recipes, containers, fuel, water, medicine, and lab work where kitchen, metric, and US customary units often overlap.

Start with your value in liters, then apply the formula below. It stays visible so you can catch rounding mistakes instead of just copying the output.

Formula
gal = L × 0.264172052358

Check whether the source uses US customary, metric, or nutrition-label conventions before rounding liquid and cooking conversions.

Liquid and cooking measurements may be limited by the measuring cup, spoon, or container markings even when the conversion factor is more precise. This page displays converted values with up to 6 decimal places by default.

Common Liters to US gallons conversions
Common reference values for liters to US gallons.
Values are calculated with gal = L × 0.264172052358 and rounded for quick lookup.
LitersUS gallons
0.25 L0.066043 gal
0.5 L0.132086 gal
1 L0.264172 gal
2 L0.528344 gal
3.785 L0.999891 gal
10 L2.641721 gal
Examples
Sample inputs using the same formula as the converter.
Example 1
0.25 L0.066043 gal

Useful for kitchen and recipe measurements. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.

Example 2
2 L0.528344 gal

Useful for liquid storage, tanks, and containers. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.

Example 3
10 L2.641721 gal

Useful for construction, gardening, and material estimates. Use the same formula with your exact input if the measurement needs to be documented.

FAQs
These answers use the same formula as the converter above.
How do I convert liters to US gallons?

Enter the value in liters and apply gal = L × 0.264172052358. Round the US gallons result after the conversion, not before.

What is 1 liter in US gallons?

1 L equals 0.264172 gal with the current rounding setting. Keep more decimal places when the result feeds another calculation.

What is 0.25 L in gal?

0.25 L is 0.066043 gal. It appears in the lookup table so you can compare it with nearby amounts.

Can I convert US gallons back to liters?

Yes. Use the reverse US gallons to Liters converter if you need to go the other direction.

How accurate is this liters to US gallons conversion?

The calculator runs the formula in your browser and rounds results to 6 decimal places by default. Liquid and cooking measurements may be limited by the measuring cup, spoon, or container markings even when the conversion factor is more precise.