Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to gallons (US & UK) and back instantly.
Quick Reference: Liters to Gallons
| Liters (L) | US Gallons (gal) | UK Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2642 | 0.2200 |
| 5 | 1.3209 | 1.0998 |
| 10 | 2.6417 | 2.1997 |
| 20 | 5.2834 | 4.3994 |
| 50 | 13.2086 | 10.9985 |
US Gallon vs UK (Imperial) Gallon
Not all gallons are equal. The United States uses the US liquid gallon, while the United Kingdom and several Commonwealth countries use the imperial gallon. The imperial gallon is noticeably larger - about 20% more than the US gallon - so always confirm which gallon a measurement refers to before converting.
- US gallon: 3.785411784 liters (exact).
- UK / imperial gallon: 4.54609 liters (exact).
- 1 imperial gallon is roughly 1.20095 US gallons.
The Conversion Factors
Converting between liters and gallons is a simple division or multiplication once you know the right factor:
- Liters to gallons: gallons = liters ÷ factor
- Gallons to liters: liters = gallons × factor
- Use a factor of 3.785411784 for US gallons.
- Use a factor of 4.54609 for UK (imperial) gallons.
Common Uses
Fuel
Comparing fuel prices and tank capacities between countries that measure in liters and those that price fuel by the gallon.
Recipes
Scaling cooking and brewing recipes that list liquid volumes in liters into gallons, or the other way around.
Containers
Sizing tanks, drums, aquariums, and water containers labeled in one unit when you think in the other.