Convert liters to gallons
PrintLiter to Gallon (US) Conversion Table
| Liter (L) | Gallon (US gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 L | 0.0026417205 gal (US) |
| 0.1 L | 0.0264172052 gal (US) |
| 1 L | 0.2641720524 gal (US) |
| 2 L | 0.5283441047 gal (US) |
| 3 L | 0.7925161571 gal (US) |
| 5 L | 1.3208602618 gal (US) |
| 10 L | 2.6417205236 gal (US) |
| 20 L | 5.2834410472 gal (US) |
| 50 L | 13.2086026179 gal (US) |
| 100 L | 26.4172052358 gal (US) |
| 1000 L | 264.1720523581 gal (US) |
How to Convert Liters (L) to Gallons (gal)
To convert liquid volume from liters to US liquid gallons, divide the liter value by 3.78541 (or multiply by 0.264172). For UK Imperial gallons, divide by 4.54609 (or multiply by 0.219969).
US Liquid Gallon Formula
Gallons (US) = Liters ÷ 3.78541
1 US Gallon = 128 US fl oz = 3.785411784 L
UK Imperial Gallon Formula
Gallons (UK) = Liters ÷ 4.54609
1 UK Imperial Gallon = 160 UK fl oz = 4.54609 L
US Liquid Gallon vs. UK Imperial Gallon vs. US Dry Gallon
The word “gallon” represents three distinct units depending on the country and whether liquids or agricultural dry goods are being measured:
| Gallon Type | Volume in Liters | Fluid Ounces | Where Used |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Liquid Gallon | 3.78541 L | 128 US fl oz | United States fuel, milk, beverages, paint |
| UK Imperial Gallon | 4.54609 L | 160 UK fl oz | United Kingdom, Canada (older signage), Caribbean |
| US Dry Gallon | 4.40488 L | 148.95 US fl oz | US agricultural commodities (grain, berries, bushel fractions) |
Fuel Tank & Common Liquid Volume Conversion Chart
Quick lookup table comparing common vehicle gas tanks and standard container sizes:
| Liters (L) | US Liquid Gallons (gal) | UK Imperial Gallons | Everyday Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Liter | 0.264 gal | 0.220 gal | Standard water bottle |
| 2 Liters | 0.528 gal | 0.440 gal | Standard soda bottle (~1/2 gallon) |
| 3.785 Liters | 1.000 gal | 0.833 gal | Exact 1 US Milk/Water Jug |
| 5 Liters | 1.321 gal | 1.100 gal | Motor oil jug / Emergency fuel can |
| 10 Liters | 2.642 gal | 2.200 gal | Small jerrycan / Water cooler jug |
| 20 Liters | 5.283 gal | 4.399 gal | Standard military jerrycan (5 Gallon) |
| 40 Liters | 10.567 gal | 8.799 gal | Subcompact car gas tank |
| 50 Liters | 13.209 gal | 10.998 gal | Compact sedan gas tank (Civic, Corolla) |
| 60 Liters | 15.850 gal | 13.198 gal | Midsize crossover / SUV gas tank |
| 80 Liters | 21.134 gal | 17.598 gal | Full-size pickup truck gas tank (F-150) |
| 100 Liters | 26.417 gal | 21.997 gal | Heavy duty commercial tank |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many gallons is 20 liters?
20 liters equals approximately 5.283 US gallons (or 4.399 UK Imperial gallons). This is the standard size of a classic 5-gallon jerrycan.
How many liters are in 1 US liquid gallon?
1 US liquid gallon contains exactly 3.785411784 liters.
How do you convert liters per 100km (L/100km) to miles per gallon (MPG)?
To convert fuel economy: MPG (US) = 235.215 ÷ (L/100km). For example, a car using 7.0 L/100km gets 235.215 / 7.0 = 33.6 MPG.