Litres to Gallons (us) Converter
Convert litre to gallon (US) instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert litre to gallon (US)
Volume conversions show up most in the kitchen and at the pump — scaling a recipe written for another country, dosing a liquid, or comparing fuel and drink sizes between metric and US/UK measures.
Fuel economy, water tanks and large drink containers are typical litres-to-gallons conversions — remember US and UK gallons differ.
Typical values: 0.5 L is about 0.1321 gal, and 100 L works out to roughly 26.4172 gal. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.2642, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the litres doubles the gallons (US).
US and UK 'cups', 'pints' and 'gallons' differ, so always check which system a recipe or label uses before converting.
How to convert litre to gallon (US)
One litre equals 0.2642 gallons (US). To convert, multiply the number of litres by 0.2642:
gallons (US) = litres × 0.2642
For example, 10 litres × 0.2642 = 2.6417 gallons (US).
Litres to gallons (US) conversion table
| Volume (L) | Gallons (us) (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283 gal |
| 3 L | 0.7925 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal |
| 20 L | 5.2834 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
FAQ
How many gallons (US) are in a litre?
One litre = 0.2642 gallons (US).
How do I convert gallons (US) back to litres?
Divide by 0.2642, or use the gallons (US) to litres converter.