Liters to Gallons Converter
This liter to gallon converter changes a volume in liters into gallons. It loads in the volume category with liter as the source and gallon as the target, so fuel amounts, tank sizes, and recipe volumes convert as you type: 1 L = 0.264172 US gallons, and the imperial gallon used in the UK is about 0.219969 L larger. The exact result is displayed so you can compare both definitions when a car's fuel economy or a container size is quoted abroad. It is useful for travel, cooking, aquariums, and comparing fuel prices. Everything runs locally in JavaScript in your browser; no values are uploaded or stored.
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Overview
This liter to gallon converter changes a volume in liters into gallons. It loads in the volume category with liter as the source and gallon as the target, so fuel amounts, tank sizes, and recipe volumes convert as you type: 1 L = 0.264172 US gallons, and the imperial gallon used in the UK is about 0.219969 L larger. The exact result is displayed so you can compare both definitions when a car's fuel economy or a container size is quoted abroad. It is useful for travel, cooking, aquariums, and comparing fuel prices. Everything runs locally in JavaScript in your browser; no values are uploaded or stored.Formula
1 US gal = 3.78541 litersFrequently asked questions
How many gallons is 1 liter? +
About 0.264172 US gallons, or roughly 0.22 imperial gallons used in the UK.
Is a US gallon the same as an imperial gallon? +
No. A US gallon is 3.785411784 L, while an imperial gallon is about 4.54609 L, around 20% larger.
Can I convert gallons to liters? +
Yes, use the swap button to reverse the conversion direction.
What unit categories does the converter support? +
This tool converts length, weight, temperature, area, volume, speed, time, data storage, and many more categories.
Can I convert between metric and imperial units? +
Yes. Convert freely between metric (km, kg, liters) and imperial (miles, pounds, gallons) systems, and many other unit systems.
How accurate are the conversions? +
All conversions use precise mathematical factors. Results are displayed with up to 10 decimal places for maximum accuracy.
Does it support currency conversion? +
The tool focuses on physical units. For currency conversion with live exchange rates, a dedicated currency tool is recommended.