L to gallons
One L equals 0.2641720524 gal. Type any number and the answer appears as you type — the maths happens in your browser.
Result
The same value in every unit
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Common values
| L | gallons |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.26417205 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283441 gal |
| 3 L | 0.79251616 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3208603 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417205 gal |
| 15 L | 3.9625808 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283441 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043013 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208603 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417205 gal |
| 500 L | 132.08603 gal |
| 1000 L | 264.17205 gal |
How to use
- Enter the number of L in the field.
- The result in gallons updates on every keystroke.
- Use the table below for the values people look up most often.
Formula and reverse conversion
The formula
To convert by hand: gal = L ÷ 3.785411784. Going back the other way, one gal is 3.785411784 L.
Where the odd number comes from
The factor is not a round number because the imperial units are defined through the metric ones by international agreement: an inch is exactly 25.4 mm and a pound is exactly 0.45359237 kg. Everything else follows from those definitions.
gal = L ÷ 3.785411784
Frequently asked questions
How many gallons are in one L?
One L is 0.2641720524 gal.
How do I convert L to gallons?
Multiply by the factor: gal = L ÷ 3.785411784.
Is the result exact?
The factors are the exact legal definitions, and up to ten significant digits are kept in the answer. Rounding happens only in the display.
How do I convert gallons back to L?
One gal is 3.785411784 L — or open the reverse page linked below.