Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to gallons (US and UK gallons supported) for fuel, cooking, and capacity measurements
Liters to Gallons
Convert metric volume to imperial volume measurements
Conversion Result
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Quick Conversions (to US Gallons)
About Liters & Gallons
The liter is the metric standard for volume measurement, while gallons are used in imperial systems. US gallons (3.785 L) are smaller than UK gallons (4.546 L).
Common Uses
Essential for fuel consumption calculations, cooking recipe conversions, swimming pool capacity, tank measurements, and international liquid volume comparisons.
Conversion Tips
Quick estimate: divide liters by 4 for US gallons, or by 4.5 for UK gallons. For precise calculations, use 0.264 (US) or 0.220 (UK). Always specify gallon type for accuracy.
Liters to Gallons Conversion Table
| Liters (L) | US Gallons | UK Gallons | Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264 gal | 0.220 gal | Large water bottle |
| 5 L | 1.321 gal | 1.100 gal | Small fuel can |
| 10 L | 2.642 gal | 2.200 gal | Large cooking pot |
| 20 L | 5.283 gal | 4.399 gal | Water cooler bottle |
| 50 L | 13.209 gal | 10.998 gal | Small fuel tank |
| 100 L | 26.417 gal | 21.997 gal | Large aquarium |
| 200 L | 52.834 gal | 43.994 gal | Oil drum |
| 1000 L | 264.172 gal | 219.969 gal | Small pool/tank |