Convert Liter to Gallon (US) (L to gal)

What is a Liter?

The Liter (L) is a metric unit of volume allowed for use with the SI system. Equal to one cubic decimeter, it is the standard for measuring liquids worldwide.

What is a Gallon (US)?

The US Gallon (gal) is a unit of volume in the US customary system. It is equal to 231 cubic inches or exactly 3.785411784 liters, standard for fuel and milk in the USA.

How to Convert Liter to Gallon (US)

To convert Liter to Gallon (US), divide the Liter value by 4.

gal = L ÷ 4

Manual Calculation Steps

Step 1: Identify the Formula

The standard formula to convert from Liter to Gallon (US) is:

gal = L ÷ 4

Step 2: Plug in the Value

Substitute the value you want to convert (for example, 5 L) into the formula.

Step 3: Calculate the Result

Perform the calculation to get the result in Gallon (US).

Liter to Gallon (US) Conversion Table

Liter (L)	Gallon (US) (gal)
1	0.264172 gal
5	1.32086 gal
10	2.64172 gal
25	6.6043 gal
50	13.2086 gal
100	26.4172 gal
500	132.086 gal
1000	264.172 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Gallon (US) are in a Liter?

There are 0.264172 Gallon (US) in 1 Liter.

What is the difference between Liter and Gallon (US)?

Liter and Gallon (US) are both units used to measure volume. Liter is a standard SI unit, while Gallon (US) might be used in other systems or for different scales. The Liter is smaller than the Gallon (US).

How do I convert Liter to Gallon (US)?

To convert Liter to Gallon (US), divide the Liter value by 4. For example, to find out how many Gallon (US) there are in a specific number of Liter, simply apply this formula.

What are the common uses of Liter and Gallon (US)?

Liter and Gallon (US) are commonly used in volume measurements. Liter is often used for smaller scale measurements relative to Gallon (US).

Convert Liter to Gallon (US)