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1 L = 0.2641720524 gal
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gal = L ÷ 3.785411784
How to convert
To convert liters to US gallons, divide the value by 3.785411784. For example, 2 L = 0.5283441047 gal.
Conversion table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.1320860262 gal |
| 1 L | 0.2641720524 gal |
| 2 L | 0.5283441047 gal |
| 3 L | 0.7925161571 gal |
| 4 L | 1.056688209 gal |
| 5 L | 1.320860262 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641720524 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283441047 gal |
| 25 L | 6.604301309 gal |
| 50 L | 13.20860262 gal |
| 100 L | 26.41720524 gal |
| 1,000 L | 264.1720524 gal |
About these units
One liter is 1,000 milliliters, or one cubic decimeter. US customary units are defined from the cubic inch: 1 US gallon = 231 cubic inches = 3.785411784 L, 1 US fluid ounce = 29.5735295625 mL and 1 US cup = 8 fl oz = 236.5882365 mL. The UK imperial gallon (4.54609 L) and fluid ounce (28.4130625 mL) are different, and US nutrition labels round a cup to 240 mL.
FAQ
› How do I convert L to gal?
1 L = 0.2641720524 gal. To convert, divide the value by 3.785411784: 2 L = 0.5283441047 gal.
› What is 1 gal in L?
1 gal = 3.785411784 L. The reverse formula is L = gal × 3.785411784.
› How many milliliters are in a cup?
A US customary cup is 236.59 mL. Nutrition labels use 240 mL, a metric cup is 250 mL and a UK imperial cup is 284 mL.
› Are US and UK gallons the same?
No. A US gallon is 3.785 L and an imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 L, about 20% larger. These pages use US units.