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liters to gallons | Exact Decimal + Formula

1 Liter = 0.264172 US Gallon

Liters to gallons conversions are commonly performed to compare fuel efficiency, water utility volumes, and bulk fluid transport capacities.

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gal = L × 0.264172052

To convert Liter to US Gallon, use the formula displayed above.

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Liter to US Gallon: Quick Reference Table

Liter US Gallon (Decimal) Fraction
0.001 L 0.000264 gal -
0.01 L 0.002642 gal -
0.1 L 0.026417 gal 1/32 gal
0.5 L 0.132086 gal 1/8 gal
1 L 0.264172 gal 17/64 gal
2 L 0.528344 gal 17/32 gal
5 L 1.32086 gal 1 21/64 gal
10 L 2.641721 gal 2 41/64 gal
25 L 6.604301 gal 6 39/64 gal
50 L 13.208603 gal 13 13/64 gal
100 L 26.417205 gal 26 27/64 gal
250 L 66.043013 gal 66 3/64 gal
500 L 132.086026 gal 132 3/32 gal
1000 L 264.172052 gal 264 11/64 gal

L to gal Formula and Examples

Direct Formula gal = L × 0.264172052
Inverse Formula L = gal × 3.785412
Mental Math Shortcut

Divide the value by roughly 3.8 to quickly estimate the converted result.

Common Liter to US Gallon Calculations

  • 5 L = 1.32086 gal
  • 10 L = 2.641721 gal
  • 50 L = 13.208603 gal
  • 100 L = 26.417205 gal
  • 500 L = 132.086026 gal

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How to Convert Liter to US Gallon

How many us gallons are in a liter?
1 Liter (L) is equal to 0.264172 US Gallon (gal). To convert liters to us gallons, multiply your value by 0.264172.
How do I convert liter to us gallon?
To convert Liter to US Gallon, use the formula: US Gallon = Liter × 0.264172. For example, 5 L = 1.32086 gal.
What is the formula for L to gal?
The formula is: gal = L × 0.264172. This is based on the exact SI conversion factor. Use our calculator above to convert any value instantly.