Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert any volume from liters to US gallons using the exact conversion factor: 1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons. This converter also displays quarts, pints, cups, and fluid ounces for complete reference.
The liter (L) is the standard metric unit of volume, while the US gallon is the primary volume unit for liquids in the United States. The conversion is: 1 liter = 0.264172052 US gallons (the reciprocal of 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 liters). This is essential for cooking, automotive, scientific, and everyday conversions.
Common Liter to US Gallon Conversions
| Liters | US Gallons | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.132 gal | Water bottle |
| 1 L | 0.264 gal | Standard bottle |
| 2 L | 0.528 gal | Soda bottle |
| 3.785 L | 1 gal | One US gallon |
| 5 L | 1.321 gal | Large container |
| 10 L | 2.642 gal | Bucket |
| 20 L | 5.283 gal | Jerry can |
| 50 L | 13.209 gal | Fuel tank (small car) |
| 75 L | 19.813 gal | Fuel tank (large car) |
US Volume System Breakdown: 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups = 128 fluid ounces. So 1 liter is approximately 1.057 quarts, 2.113 pints, 4.227 cups, or 33.814 fluid ounces.