Litres to Gallons Converter
Convert litres to gallons instantly. Defaults to US gallons — use the unit selector to switch to UK gallons. Reference table covers 1 L to 1,000 L.
Formula:[value] L ÷ 3.785 = [result] gal
How to convert Litres to Gallons
L ÷ 3.785 = gal
For example: 10 L ÷ 3.785 = 2.642 gal
↑ Use the converter aboveCommon Litres to Gallons conversions
| Litres (L) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283 gal |
| 5 L | 1.321 gal |
| 10 L | 2.642 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283 gal |
| 25 L | 6.604 gal |
| 50 L | 13.21 gal |
| 100 L | 26.42 gal |
| 200 L | 52.83 gal |
| 500 L | 132.1 gal |
| 1,000 L | 264.2 gal |
About this conversion
Litres to gallons is needed for fuel, water storage, and liquid goods traded between metric and US/UK markets. There are two gallon standards: the US liquid gallon (3.785 L) and the UK imperial gallon (4.546 L). Use the unit selector above to switch between US gallons and UK gallons. Common use cases: a 20-litre petrol can = 5.28 US gallons = 4.40 UK gallons; a standard car tank of 50 litres = 13.2 US gallons. US fuel economy (mpg) uses the US gallon, while UK and Canadian fuel economy historically uses the imperial gallon. Swimming pools, water tanks, and aquariums are often specified in litres in metric countries; gallons in the US. Always clarify which gallon is meant — the 20% difference is significant.