Liters to Gallons (US) Converter
Enter a value in liters to convert it to US gallons — 1 L = 0.2642 gal.
Reviewed by the ToolNestr Editorial Team — July 2026
How to convert liters to US gallons
Converting liters to US gallons is a simple multiplication: take your volume in liters and multiply by the fixed conversion factor of 0.264172 to get US gallons. Because the factor never changes, the same calculation works for any value, from tiny amounts to very large ones. The converter above applies it the moment you type, with no rounding errors in the underlying maths.
Useful for fuel and large containers when a metric volume needs to be read in US gallons. Knowing how to move between liters and US gallons is useful whenever measurements are given in one system but you need them in the other — for shopping, travel, study, cooking, engineering or simply comparing figures from different countries.
The reference table below lists common liters values already converted to US gallons, so you can read off everyday amounts at a glance without typing. For the opposite direction, use the Gallons to Liters Converter, which reverses the calculation exactly.
The formula and a worked example
Formula
gal = L × 0.264172
Worked example
To convert 10 liters: 10 × 0.264172 = 2.6417 gal. To convert 25 liters: 25 × 0.264172 = 6.6043 gal.
Liters to Gallons (US) conversion table
| Liters (L) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2642 |
| 2 | 0.5283 |
| 5 | 1.3209 |
| 10 | 2.6417 |
| 25 | 6.6043 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 100 | 26.4172 |
| 250 | 66.043 |
| 500 | 132.086 |
| 1,000 | 264.172 |
Values are rounded for display; the converter above keeps full precision.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert liters to US gallons?
Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172. For example, 10 L × 0.264172 = 2.6417 gal. The converter above does this automatically.
How many US gallons are in one liters?
There are 0.2642 US gallons in one liters. Multiply by 0.264172 for any amount.
Is this Liters to Gallons (US) converter accurate?
Yes. It uses the exact conversion factor of 0.264172, so results are precise. Values shown in the table are rounded for readability.
How do I convert US gallons back to liters?
Use our Gallons to Liters Converter for the reverse direction, or divide the US gallons value by 0.264172.