Litres to US gallons — L to gal

Enter a value to convert litres (L) to US gallons (gal). Works in your browser with no sign-up.

[ L / gal — Volume ] instant · works offline
Litres · L
0.2641721
US gallons · gal
1 L = 0.2641721 gal
Litres → US gallons
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Formula

1 L = 0.2641721 gal

Multiply the number of litres by 0.2641721 (or divide by 3.785412). For example, 10 L × 0.2641721 = 2.641721 gal.

Quick Reference — Litres to US gallons
About Volume Units

Litres and millilitres are the global standard. The US gallon (3.785 L) and the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L) are different sizes, and so are US and UK pints (473 mL vs 568 mL), so check which one a recipe or fuel price means. The US cup used here is 236.6 mL; Australia and some other countries use a 250 mL metric cup.

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FAQ — Litres to US gallons

How do I convert litres to US gallons?

Multiply the number of litres by 0.2641721 (or divide by 3.785412). For example, 10 L × 0.2641721 = 2.641721 gal.

How many US gallons are in one litre?

1 litre = 0.2641721 gal (shown to up to 7 significant figures).

Are US and UK measures the same?

No. A US gallon is 3.785 litres and a UK (imperial) gallon is 4.546 litres. A US pint is about 473 mL and a UK pint about 568 mL. This page uses the units named in its title.

Does this converter work offline?

Yes. Once the page has loaded, conversions run entirely in your browser and nothing is sent to a server.