Liter to Gallon (US)
1 L = 0.26417 gal
Convert Liter (L) to Gallon (US) (gal) with engineering-grade precision. Instant results, formula, and reference table below.
1 Liter ≈0.2641720524 Gallon (US)
How to convert Liter to Gallon (US) (L to gal)
Converting Liters to Gallon (US)s is critical for developers working with international data standards or scientific applications. This tool performs the calculation entirely on your client (browser) using JavaScript/WASM, ensuring zero latency and maximum privacy.
The Formula
1 L = 0.264172 gal
Calculation Example
Let's say you want to convert 5 L to gal:
- Input: 5 L
- Calculation: 5 × 0.264172
- Result: 1.3209 gal
About the Liter to Gallon (US) conversion
The conversion factor from Liter (L) to Gallon (US) (gal) is 0.26417, meaning 1 L = 0.26417 gal and inversely 1 gal = 3.78541 L. That makes the Gallon (US) the larger of the two units in the volume category, where the SI base unit is the liter. Every ratio here is derived from the SI/international definition rather than a rounded approximation, so results are stable across repeated conversions.
Need the reverse? Use the Gallon (US) to Liter converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert Liter to Gallon (US)?
To convert Liter to Gallon (US), you need to multiply the L value by 0.264172.
What is the formula for L to gal?
The simple formula is: gal = L × 0.264172.
Which is bigger: Liter or Gallon (US)?
A Gallon (US) is bigger. One Gallon (US) is equal to approx 3.7854 Liters.
How many Liters are in one Gallon (US)?
There are approximately 3.78541 Liters in one Gallon (US).
Quick Conversion Table
| L | gal |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2642 |
| 5 | 1.3209 |
| 10 | 2.6417 |
| 20 | 5.2834 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 100 | 26.4172 |