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Liters to US Gallons

Convert L to gal quickly with this free online calculator. The page explains the conversion rule, gives practical examples and provides a quick reference table.

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CONVERTED RESULT—
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CONVERSION RULE

1 L equals approximately 0.264172 gal.

How to use the Liters to US Gallons

  1. Enter the number you want to convert.
  2. Confirm the source unit shown beside the input.
  3. Choose decimal precision if you need more or less detail.
  4. Read the converted result.
  5. Copy the result when you need to use it elsewhere.

How the conversion works

1 L equals approximately 0.264172 gal.

For a simple fixed-factor conversion, the calculator multiplies the entered value by the stated factor. Temperature scales and certain specialized tools use their specific mathematical relationship instead.

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Common L to gal conversions

Lgal
1 L0.264172 gal
2 L0.528344 gal
5 L1.32086 gal
10 L2.641721 gal
20 L5.283441 gal
50 L13.208603 gal

Example

For example, entering 1 L gives approximately 0.264172 gal using the rule above. Change the input to test your own value.

Frequently asked questions

The Liters to US Gallons converts a value from L to gal using the conversion relationship described on this page.
Enter your value, review the source and destination units, choose the decimal precision and read or copy the result.
1 L equals approximately 0.264172 gal.
Use enough precision for your purpose. Everyday estimates usually need fewer decimal places; technical work may require more.
It can be a useful reference calculation, but safety-critical, regulated, contractual or specialized work should be verified against the applicable authoritative standard.

Accuracy note: This calculator is a practical reference. For regulated, safety-critical or specialized work, verify the result against the applicable standard.

Page reviewed: August 24, 2026.