Litres to Gallons (US) Converter
Enter litres to get gallons (US) instantly. Works both ways.
How to convert litres to US gallons
To convert litres to gallons (US), multiply by 0.264172 (or divide by 3.78541). For example, 5 litres × 0.264172 = 1.32086 US gallons.
Need it the other way? Convert gallons (US) to litres.
Litres to Gallons (US) at a glance
- 1 litre = 0.2641721 gallons (US)
- 5 litres = 1.32086 gallons (US)
- 10 litres = 2.641721 gallons (US)
- 50 litres = 13.2086 gallons (US)
- 100 litres = 26.41721 gallons (US)
- 1 gallon (US) = 3.785412 litres (the reverse)
Worked examples
25 litres × 0.2641721 = 6.604301 gallons (US).
250 litres × 0.2641721 = 66.04301 gallons (US).
1,500 litres × 0.2641721 = 396.2581 gallons (US).
Converting back
To go from gallons (US) back to litres, divide by 0.2641721 (or multiply by 3.785412). For example, 100 gallons (US) ÷ 0.2641721 = 378.5412 litres.
Using a rounded factor
For a quick estimate you can use 0.26 in place of 0.2641721. That is accurate to within about 1.6%, which is fine for rough checks but not for exact work.
Litres to US gallons chart
| Litres | Gallons (US) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 litres | 0.026417 US gallons |
| 0.25 litres | 0.066043 US gallons |
| 0.5 litres | 0.132086 US gallons |
| 1 litres | 0.264172 US gallons |
| 2 litres | 0.528344 US gallons |
| 3 litres | 0.792516 US gallons |
| 4 litres | 1.05669 US gallons |
| 5 litres | 1.32086 US gallons |
| 6 litres | 1.58503 US gallons |
| 7 litres | 1.8492 US gallons |
| 8 litres | 2.11338 US gallons |
| 9 litres | 2.37755 US gallons |
| 10 litres | 2.64172 US gallons |
| 15 litres | 3.96258 US gallons |
| 20 litres | 5.28344 US gallons |
| 25 litres | 6.6043 US gallons |
| 30 litres | 7.92516 US gallons |
| 40 litres | 10.5669 US gallons |
| 50 litres | 13.2086 US gallons |
| 75 litres | 19.8129 US gallons |
| 100 litres | 26.4172 US gallons |
| 250 litres | 66.043 US gallons |
| 500 litres | 132.086 US gallons |
| 1,000 litres | 264.172 US gallons |
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Frequently asked questions
How many gallons (US) are in one litre?
There are 0.264172 gallons (US) in one litre.
How do I convert litres to US gallons?
Multiply the value in litres by 0.264172.
How many litres are in one gallon (US)?
There are 3.785412 litres in one gallon (US).
What is 10 litres in gallons (US)?
10 litres = 2.641721 gallons (US).
How do I convert gallons (US) back to litres?
Divide the value in gallons (US) by 0.2641721, or multiply it by 3.785412.
Can I use a rounded factor for litres to gallons (US)?
For quick estimates, 0.26 is close (within about 1.6%). Use 0.2641721 when you need the full figure.