Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liter to gallon (us) instantly. 1 L = 0.2641720524 gal, worked steps and a full reference table.
How to use it
- Type the value in liter — the result updates as you type.
- Use Swap to flip the direction, or change either dropdown to convert between any two units.
- Click the result to copy it. The URL updates too, so you can bookmark or share the exact conversion.
Examples
| 1 L | 0.2641720524 gal |
| 5 L | 1.320860262 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641720524 gal |
| 100 L | 26.41720524 gal |
One liter equals 0.26417205 gallon (us)s (gal). To convert liters to gallon (us)s, multiply by 0.26417205; to go back the other way, multiply by 3.7854118 instead.
The converter above does it as you type and shows the working underneath, so you can check the arithmetic rather than take the number on trust.
What liters and gallon (us)s actually measure
Liter (L) — A litre is a thousand cubic centimetres. Drinks, fuel and engine capacity in most of the world.
Gallon (US) (gal) — A US gallon is 3.785 litres. Fuel and large liquid volumes in the United States.
Liters to Gallons conversion table
The most common values, worked out in advance. Anything not listed can be typed straight into the converter.
| L | gal |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.26417205 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283441 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3208603 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417205 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043013 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208603 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417205 gal |
How to convert liters to gallon (us)s by hand
Multiply the number of liters by 0.26417205.
For example, 25 L × 0.26417205 = 6.6043013 gal.
Going the other way, divide by 0.26417205 — or multiply by 3.7854118, which is the same thing and easier to do in your head.
Everything runs in your browser
There is no server involved in the calculation. The numbers you type never leave your device, nothing is logged, and the page keeps working with no connection once it has loaded. That is not a marketing line — it is simply how the tool is built, because a calculation like this has no reason to touch a network.
Questions people ask
How many gal are in 1 L?
1 L equals exactly 0.2641720524 gal. Multiply any value in liter by 0.2641720524 to get gallon (us).
Is anything uploaded to a server?
No. The whole calculation happens in your browser. Nothing is sent anywhere, and the page keeps working offline once loaded.
Last updated 18 August 2026