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Liters to US gallons (L to gal (US))

Convert liters to US gallons: 1 L = 0.264172 gal (US). Exact conversion factor, formula, 22-row table and worked examples, with JSON API and MCP access.

Formula

1 L = 0.264172 gal (US)

US gallons = liters × 0.2641720524 — reverse: liters = US gallons × 3.785411784

The factor is derived from the SI definitions of both units (base unit: L) as listed in NIST SP 811; results on this page are shown to 6 significant figures, the API returns up to 12.

Worked examples

Liters to US gallons conversion table

Liters (L)US gallons (gal (US))
10.264172
20.528344
30.792516
41.05669
51.32086
61.58503
71.8492
82.11338
92.37755
102.64172
153.96258
205.28344
256.6043
307.92516
4010.5669
5013.2086
7519.8129
10026.4172
20052.8344
25066.043
500132.086
1000264.172

FAQ

How many US gallons are in one liter?

1 L = 0.264172 gal (US). The factor comes from the SI definitions of both units (NIST SP 811 / BIPM), so it is exact or correct to at least 10 significant figures.

What is the formula to convert liters to US gallons?

Multiply the value in liters by 0.2641720524: US gallons = liters × 0.2641720524. For example, 5 L = 1.32086 gal (US).

How do I convert US gallons back to liters?

Multiply by the inverse factor 3.785411784 (liters = US gallons × 3.785411784), or use the US gallons-to-liters page.

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