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How to Convert Liters to Gallons
Multiply the liter value by 0.264172. Alternatively, divide by 3.78541 to get US gallons.
Liters to Gallons Conversion Table
| Liters | Gallons |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.132086 |
| 1 | 0.264172 |
| 2 | 0.528344 |
| 5 | 1.32086 |
| 10 | 2.64172 |
| 15 | 3.96258 |
| 20 | 5.28344 |
| 25 | 6.6043 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 100 | 26.4172 |
| 250 | 66.043 |
| 500 | 132.086 |
| 1000 | 264.172 |
How Many Gallons in a Liter?
1 liter equals 0.264172 gallons. To convert any value, multiply the number of liters by 0.264172.
Common Use Cases
Drivers filling up at gas stations while traveling between the US and metric countries need to convert fuel volumes. In Canada, fuel is sold per liter; filling a 60-liter tank costs a visibly different amount than a "15.85 gallon" fill-up in the US, and travelers convert to compare fuel prices meaningfully across borders.
Winemakers and craft-beverage producers who ferment in metric-sized carboys and tanks convert to gallons for US market labeling and distribution. A 19-liter carboy is about 5 gallons, the standard homebrew batch size in America, and commercial wineries converting 1,000-liter stainless tanks to approximately 264 gallons use this figure for TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) reporting.
Pool and spa owners in metric countries who read American maintenance guides need to convert pool-chemical dosing recommendations from "per 10,000 gallons" to their pool's liter capacity. A 40,000-liter pool is about 10,567 gallons, and accurate conversion ensures chlorine, pH adjusters, and algaecides are dosed correctly for safe swimming.