Liters to gallons converter
Provide a volume below to convert liters (L) to gallons (gal). For the reverse direction, visit the gallons to liters converter.
1 liter equals approximately 0.264172 US gallons. This conversion is based on the standard US gallon definition.
To convert liters to gallons, divide the measurement in liters by 3.78541. To convert gallons to liters, multiply the value in gallons by 3.78541.
Liters
Definition: A liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (1 dm³) or 1,000 cubic centimeters.
History: The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. Originally defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water at standard conditions, it was later redefined based on the meter.
Current use: Liters are widely used worldwide for measuring liquid volumes in everyday applications, automotive fuel consumption, and beverage containers. It is the standard unit of volume in most countries.
Gallons
Definition: A gallon (symbol: gal) is a unit of volume in imperial and US customary systems. The US gallon equals exactly 3.78541 liters.
History: The gallon has varied throughout history and differs between the US and UK systems. The US gallon, defined as 231 cubic inches, became standardized in the 19th century based on the wine gallon.
Current use: Gallons are primarily used in the United States for measuring liquid volumes, particularly for gasoline, milk, and other beverages. The US gallon is different from the imperial gallon used in the UK.
| Liters [L] | Gallons [gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 0.026417 gal |
| 0.5 L | 0.132086 gal |
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 5 L | 1.320861 gal |
| 10 L | 2.641722 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283444 gal |
| 50 L | 13.208609 gal |
| 100 L | 26.417218 gal |
| 500 L | 132.086088 gal |
| 1000 L | 264.172177 gal |