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Liters to US gallons.

Convert liters to US liquid gallons instantly. Enter a volume to see the result, formula, and quick reference chart.

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Volume calculator

How much does it hold?

0.2641721

1 liter is about 0.2641721 US gallons.

The conversion

The liters-to-US-gallons formula.

This converter uses US liquid gallons, not imperial gallons.

Formula

Divide by 3.785411784

US gallons = liters ÷ 3.785411784

Example

Convert 10 liters

10 ÷ 3.785411784 ≈ 2.64172 US gallons.

Definition

A US liquid gallon

1 US liquid gallon = 3.785411784 liters exactly.

Quick reference

Liters to US gallons chart.

Common liter volumes and their US gallon equivalents.

LitersUS gallons
10.264172
51.32086
102.64172
5013.2086
10026.4172

Liters to gallons, explained

Good to know.

Quick answers about this volume conversion.

How do I convert liters to US gallons?

Divide liters by 3.785411784. For example, 10 liters is about 2.64172 US gallons.

How many liters are in a US gallon?

One US liquid gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters.

Is this an imperial gallon?

No. This page converts US liquid gallons. Imperial gallons are larger and use a different conversion factor.