Convert litres to US gallons
1 L = 0.26 gal. Type any value below for an instant conversion.
1 L = 0.26 gal
Formula
gal = L × 0.2641720524Worked example: 40 L × 0.2641720524 = 10.57 gal
This uses the US gallon of 3.785 litres. The imperial gallon still used in the UK and Canada is 4.546 litres, about 20% larger — which is why US and UK fuel economy figures in miles per gallon are not comparable.
litres to US gallons conversion table
| litres (L) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.26 gal |
| 2 L | 0.53 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32 gal |
| 10 L | 2.64 gal |
| 20 L | 5.28 gal |
| 40 L | 10.57 gal |
| 50 L | 13.21 gal |
| 60 L | 15.85 gal |
| 100 L | 26.42 gal |
| 200 L | 52.83 gal |
Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons are in one litre?
One litre equals 0.26 US gallons.
How do I convert litres to US gallons?
Multiply the number of litres by 0.2641720524. For example, 40 L × 0.2641720524 = 10.57 gal.
Is this L to gal conversion exact?
The conversion factor of 0.2641720524 is used at full floating-point precision and rounded only for display, so the result is accurate for scientific, engineering and everyday use.
What is the reverse conversion?
To go the other way, use the gal to L converter. The reverse factor is 3.785411784.
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