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Liters to Gallons
Last updated: May 31, 2026
Written by Blake Boege
A volume conversion utility translating metric liters (L) into US liquid gallons (gal). One US gallon contains exactly 3.785411784 liters.
Convert liters to gallons instantly. Read the conversion answers, the mathematical formula, and browse the reference lookup table.
Quick Answer
Convert liters to gallons. For example, 3.79 liters is exactly 1 US gallon.
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Answer
1 gal
3.785 L = 1 gal
Liters to Gallons Reference Table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (gal) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.26 gal | About one quart |
| 3.79 L | 1.00 gal | Exactly one US gallon |
| 5 L | 1.32 gal | Five liters benchmark |
| 10 L | 2.64 gal | Ten liters benchmark |
| 20 L | 5.28 gal | Standard car jerrycan |
| 50 L | 13.21 gal | Typical car fuel tank |
| 100 L | 26.42 gal | One hundred liters benchmark |
Examples
1 L
1 gal
How it works
To convert liters (L) to gallons (gal), perform the following calculation:
Formula
gal = L ÷ 3.78541
Method
Divide liters by 3.78541 to get US customary liquid gallons.
Understanding Liters and Gallons Conversions
Converting measurements between metric and imperial scales, or relative temperature benchmarks, is essential in sciences, logistics, cooking, and daily travel. Using standard multipliers guarantees precision and alignment across different measurement systems.
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Frequently asked questions
Divide the liters value by 3.78541 for US liquid gallons, or by 4.54609 for Imperial (UK) gallons.
One standard US liquid gallon contains exactly 3.785411784 liters.
For a quick estimate, divide the liters by 4 (e.g. 16 liters is about 4 gallons; actual is 4.23 US gallons).
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