Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to US gallons instantly. Free online L to gal calculator—divide by 3.78541. For fuel, cooking, and beverages.
How to Convert Liter to Gallon
To convert liters to gallons, divide the number of liters by 3.78541, as one gallon equals approximately 3.78541 liters.
Conversion Formula:
value / 3.78541Conversion Examples
Example: 3.785 L to gallons
- 3.785 ÷ 3.78541 ≈ 1 US gal
3.785 liters ≈ 1 US gallon
Near the definition rounding.
Example: 10 L to gallons
- 10 ÷ 3.78541 ≈ 2.642 gal
10 liters ≈ 2.64 US gallons
Common kitchen or coolant volume.
Conversion Chart
| Liter | Gallon |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2642 |
| 2 | 0.5283 |
| 3 | 0.7925 |
| 4 | 1.0567 |
| 5 | 1.3209 |
| 6 | 1.585 |
| 7 | 1.8492 |
| 8 | 2.1134 |
| 9 | 2.3775 |
| 10 | 2.6417 |
| 15 | 3.9626 |
| 20 | 5.2834 |
| 30 | 7.9252 |
| 60 | 15.8503 |
| 100 | 26.4172 |
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert liter to gallon is:
liter ÷ 3.78541 = gallon
Or equivalently:
liter ÷ 3.78541 = gallon
Dividing by 3.78541 gives you the equivalent value in gallon.
Quick Conversion Tip
Quick conversion: Divide liter by 3.78541 to get gallon. For example, 3.78541 liter = 1 gallon, 7.57082 liter = 2 gallon.
Unit Definitions
Liter (L)
A liter is a metric volume unit equal to one cubic decimeter. It is widely used for beverages, science, and everyday measurements.
1 liter = 0.001 cubic meter ≈ 61.0237 cubic inches ≈ 0.264172 US gallons
US Gallon (gal)
A US gallon is a common liquid volume unit used in the United States for fuel, beverages, and water.
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters = 128 US fluid ounces = 16 US cups
Common Use Cases
- US cooking when ingredients list gallons.
- Comparing metric fuel or drink sizes to US gallons.
- Pool and chemical dosing in gallons.
- Import labels in liters vs US retail gallons.
Understanding the Conversion
Liters to US gallons divides by 3.785411784 (1 US gal ≈ 3.785 L). Use this for American recipes, gas volume, and product labels—not UK imperial gallons (~4.546 L).
Enter liters above for gallons, examples, and FAQs.
FAQs
How do I convert liters to US gallons?
Divide liters by 3.78541.
How many gallons is 5 liters?
5 ÷ 3.78541 ≈ 1.32 US gallons.
Is a UK gallon the same?
No—UK imperial gallons are larger (~4.546 L).