Convert Liter to Gallon
This liter to gallon conversion tool helps you convert liters to gallons instantly. It's fast, reliable, and user-friendly, perfect for liquid measurements, cooking, or educational use.
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 / 3.78541Understanding the Conversion
To convert liter to gallon, you divide by 3.78541. This works because one liter represents approximately 0.264172 gallon.
This conversion helps when working with larger volume values. By dividing, you're essentially grouping smaller units into larger ones, which is useful for planning and calculations involving extended measurements.
Conversion Examples
Example: Convert 12 liter to gallon
- Step 1: Identify the conversion factor. Since 1 liter = 0.264172 gallon, you divide by 3.78541.
- Step 2: Divide 12 liter by 3.78541.
- Step 3: 12 ÷ 3.78541 = 3.1701 gallon
12 liter = 3.1700661222958675 gallon
This shows the basic conversion process using a whole number.
Example: Convert 40 liter to gallon
- Step 1: Conversion factor: divide by 3.78541.
- Step 2: 40 liter ÷ 3.78541
- Step 3: Result = 10.5669 gallon
40 liter = 10.566887074319558 gallon
This demonstrates the conversion with a larger value.
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.
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 |
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
- Measurements: Convert liter to gallon to express volume values in more convenient units
- Business: Convert liter to gallon for volume calculations in business and commerce
- Calculations: Convert liter to gallon when working with volume measurements in different units
- Scientific work: Use liter to gallon conversion in experiments requiring precise volume measurements
- Education: Transform liter to gallon for volume calculations in studies and assignments
- Manufacturing: Convert liter to gallon for volume specifications in production processes
- Engineering: Convert liter to gallon when working on projects with specific volume requirements