Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to US gallons and UK gallons instantly. Perfect for cooking, fuel economy, and everyday volume conversions. Enter a value in liters to get the equivalent in gallons, or convert gallons back to liters.
What Is a Liter and a Gallon?
A liter (L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (dm³). It is commonly used for everyday measurements such as beverages, fuel, and cooking ingredients. One liter is approximately 0.264172 US gallons or 0.219969 UK gallons.
A gallon (gal) is a unit of volume used in the imperial and US customary systems. There are two main types of gallons:
- US Gallon: Equal to 3.78541 liters. Used in the United States for fuel, liquids, and everyday measurements.
- UK Gallon (Imperial): Equal to 4.54609 liters. Used in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries.
How Does the Liters to Gallons Converter Work?
The converter uses the exact conversion factors:
1 L = 0.264172 US gal
1 L = 0.219969 UK gal
1 US gal = 3.78541 L
1 UK gal = 4.54609 L
To convert liters to gallons: gal = L × conversion_factor
To convert gallons to liters: L = gal ÷ conversion_factor
Simply enter a value in liters or gallons, select the direction of conversion and the gallon type (US or UK), and the calculator will instantly compute the equivalent volume.
Why Use This Liters to Gallons Converter?
- Two-Way Conversion: Convert from L to gal and from gal to L.
- US & UK Gallons: Supports both US and UK gallon standards.
- Precise Results: Uses exact conversion factors.
- Scientific Notation: Display large or small numbers in scientific format.
- Free & Private: No registration, no data storage.
Common Volume Equivalents
- 1 L ≈ 0.264 US gal ≈ 0.220 UK gal
- 1 US gal ≈ 3.785 L
- 1 UK gal ≈ 4.546 L
- 5 L ≈ 1.321 US gal ≈ 1.100 UK gal
- 10 L ≈ 2.642 US gal ≈ 2.200 UK gal
- 20 L ≈ 5.283 US gal ≈ 4.399 UK gal
❓ Liters to Gallons Converter FAQ
How many liters are in a US gallon?
There are 3.78541 liters in one US gallon.
How many liters are in a UK gallon?
There are 4.54609 liters in one UK gallon (imperial gallon).
How many US gallons are in a liter?
There are 0.264172 US gallons in one liter.
How many UK gallons are in a liter?
There are 0.219969 UK gallons in one liter.
What is the formula for converting liters to US gallons?
US gallons = Liters × 0.264172. For example, 10 L × 0.264172 = 2.64172 US gal.
What is the formula for converting liters to UK gallons?
UK gallons = Liters × 0.219969. For example, 10 L × 0.219969 = 2.19969 UK gal.
What is the difference between a US gallon and a UK gallon?
A US gallon is smaller than a UK gallon. 1 US gallon = 3.78541 L, while 1 UK gallon = 4.54609 L. The UK gallon is about 20% larger than the US gallon.
Why are there different types of gallons?
The US gallon is based on the wine gallon used in England before 1824. The UK gallon (imperial gallon) was standardized in 1824 and is based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at 62°F. The US continues to use its own gallon standard.
How do I convert gallons to liters?
Multiply gallons by 3.78541 for US gallons, or by 4.54609 for UK gallons. For example, 2 US gal × 3.78541 = 7.57082 L.
What is fuel economy measured in?
In the US, fuel economy is measured in miles per gallon (MPG). In Europe and many other countries, it's measured in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100km). This converter can help with fuel volume conversions.
How many liters are in a gallon of gasoline?
A US gallon of gasoline is 3.78541 liters. A UK gallon of gasoline is 4.54609 liters.
Is a liter the same as a quart?
No. A liter is approximately 1.0567 US quarts. One US quart is 0.946353 liters. This converter focuses on liters to gallons.
How do I convert 5 liters to gallons?
5 liters = 5 × 0.264172 = 1.32086 US gallons, or 5 × 0.219969 = 1.09985 UK gallons.
How do I convert 10 liters to gallons?
10 liters = 10 × 0.264172 = 2.64172 US gallons, or 10 × 0.219969 = 2.19969 UK gallons.
How do I convert 20 liters to gallons?
20 liters = 20 × 0.264172 = 5.28344 US gallons, or 20 × 0.219969 = 4.39938 UK gallons.
What is the symbol for liters?
The symbol for liters is L (or lowercase l).
What is the symbol for gallons?
The symbol for gallons is gal. For US gallons, it's often written as gal (US), and for UK gallons as gal (UK) or gal (imp).
Can I use this calculator for cooking?
Yes. This converter is perfect for converting between liters and gallons for cooking, especially when following recipes from different countries.