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Liter to Gallon (US)

Professional L to gal conversion.

Liter
Metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters.
Gallon (US)
US liquid gallon.
0.26417205
Unit
  • Attoliter
    aL
  • Femtoliter
    fL
  • Picoliter
    pL
  • Nanoliter
    nL
  • Cubic Millimeter
    mm³
  • Microliter
    µL
  • Drop
    drop
  • Minim (UK)
    minim (UK)
  • Minim (US)
    minim (US)
  • Cubic Centimeter (cc)
    cm³
  • Cubic Centimeter (cc)
    cc
  • Milliliter
    mL
  • Dram
    dr
  • Teaspoon
    tsp
  • Teaspoon (Metric)
    tsp (metric)
  • Teaspoon (UK)
    tsp (UK)
  • Dessertspoon (US)
    dsp (US)
  • Centiliter
    cL
  • Dessertspoon
    dsp
  • Dessertspoon (UK)
    dsp (UK)
  • Tablespoon
    tbsp
  • Tablespoon (Metric)
    tbsp (metric)
  • Cubic Inch
    in³
  • Tablespoon (UK)
    tbsp (UK)
  • Fluid Ounce (UK/Imperial)
    fl oz (UK)
  • Fluid Ounce (US)
    fl oz
  • Deciliter
    dL
  • Gill (US)
    gi
  • Gill (UK)
    gi (UK)
  • Taza (Spanish)
    taza
  • Cup (US)
    cup
  • Cup (Metric)
    cup
  • Cup (UK)
    cup (UK)
  • Log (Biblical) [L]
    log
  • Log (Biblical)
    log
  • Pint (US)
    pt
  • Pint (Dry, US)
    pt dry (US)
  • Pint (UK/Imperial)
    pt (UK)
  • Quart (US)
    qt
  • Cubic Decimeter
    dm³
  • Liter
    L
  • Quart (Dry, US)
    qt dry (US)
  • Quart (UK/Imperial)
    qt (UK)
  • Cab (Biblical) [L]
    cab
  • Cab (Biblical)
    cab
  • Omer (Biblical)
    omer
  • Board Foot
    bd ft
  • Hin (Biblical)
    hin
  • Gallon (US)
    gal
  • Gallon (UK/Imperial)
    gal (UK)
  • Seah (Biblical)
    seah
  • Peck (US)
    pk (US)
  • Peck (UK)
    pk (UK)
  • Dekaliter
    daL
  • Ephah (Biblical)
    ephah
  • Bath (Biblical)
    bath
  • Cubic Foot
    ft³
  • Bushel (US)
    bu (US)
  • Bushel (UK)
    bu (UK)
  • Decistere
    dst
  • Hectoliter
    hL
  • Barrel (Dry, US)
    bbl dry (US)
  • Barrel (US)
    bbl (US)
  • Oil Barrel (US)
    bbl
  • Barrel (UK)
    bbl (UK)
  • Cor (Biblical) [L]
    cor
  • Homer (Biblical) [L]
    homer
  • Cor (Biblical)
    cor
  • Homer (Biblical)
    homer
  • Hogshead
    hhd
  • Cubic Yard
    yd³
  • Tun
    tun
  • Cubic Meter
    m³
  • Kiloliter
    kL
  • Stere
    st
  • CCF
    ccf
  • Hundred Cubic Feet
    100 ft³
  • Ton Register
    ton reg
  • Cord
    cd
  • Dekastere
    dast
  • Acre-inch
    ac·in
  • Megaliter
    ML
  • Acre-foot
    ac·ft
  • Acre-foot (US Survey)
    ac·ft (US)
  • Gigaliter
    GL
  • Cubic Kilometer
    km³
  • Teraliter
    TL
  • Cubic Mile
    mi³
  • Petaliter
    PL
  • Exaliter
    EL
  • Earth's Volume
    V⊕
Unit
  • Attoliter
    aL
  • Femtoliter
    fL
  • Picoliter
    pL
  • Nanoliter
    nL
  • Cubic Millimeter
    mm³
  • Microliter
    µL
  • Drop
    drop
  • Minim (UK)
    minim (UK)
  • Minim (US)
    minim (US)
  • Cubic Centimeter (cc)
    cm³
  • Cubic Centimeter (cc)
    cc
  • Milliliter
    mL
  • Dram
    dr
  • Teaspoon
    tsp
  • Teaspoon (Metric)
    tsp (metric)
  • Teaspoon (UK)
    tsp (UK)
  • Dessertspoon (US)
    dsp (US)
  • Centiliter
    cL
  • Dessertspoon
    dsp
  • Dessertspoon (UK)
    dsp (UK)
  • Tablespoon
    tbsp
  • Tablespoon (Metric)
    tbsp (metric)
  • Cubic Inch
    in³
  • Tablespoon (UK)
    tbsp (UK)
  • Fluid Ounce (UK/Imperial)
    fl oz (UK)
  • Fluid Ounce (US)
    fl oz
  • Deciliter
    dL
  • Gill (US)
    gi
  • Gill (UK)
    gi (UK)
  • Taza (Spanish)
    taza
  • Cup (US)
    cup
  • Cup (Metric)
    cup
  • Cup (UK)
    cup (UK)
  • Log (Biblical) [L]
    log
  • Log (Biblical)
    log
  • Pint (US)
    pt
  • Pint (Dry, US)
    pt dry (US)
  • Pint (UK/Imperial)
    pt (UK)
  • Quart (US)
    qt
  • Cubic Decimeter
    dm³
  • Liter
    L
  • Quart (Dry, US)
    qt dry (US)
  • Quart (UK/Imperial)
    qt (UK)
  • Cab (Biblical) [L]
    cab
  • Cab (Biblical)
    cab
  • Omer (Biblical)
    omer
  • Board Foot
    bd ft
  • Hin (Biblical)
    hin
  • Gallon (US)
    gal
  • Gallon (UK/Imperial)
    gal (UK)
  • Seah (Biblical)
    seah
  • Peck (US)
    pk (US)
  • Peck (UK)
    pk (UK)
  • Dekaliter
    daL
  • Ephah (Biblical)
    ephah
  • Bath (Biblical)
    bath
  • Cubic Foot
    ft³
  • Bushel (US)
    bu (US)
  • Bushel (UK)
    bu (UK)
  • Decistere
    dst
  • Hectoliter
    hL
  • Barrel (Dry, US)
    bbl dry (US)
  • Barrel (US)
    bbl (US)
  • Oil Barrel (US)
    bbl
  • Barrel (UK)
    bbl (UK)
  • Cor (Biblical) [L]
    cor
  • Homer (Biblical) [L]
    homer
  • Cor (Biblical)
    cor
  • Homer (Biblical)
    homer
  • Hogshead
    hhd
  • Cubic Yard
    yd³
  • Tun
    tun
  • Cubic Meter
    m³
  • Kiloliter
    kL
  • Stere
    st
  • CCF
    ccf
  • Hundred Cubic Feet
    100 ft³
  • Ton Register
    ton reg
  • Cord
    cd
  • Dekastere
    dast
  • Acre-inch
    ac·in
  • Megaliter
    ML
  • Acre-foot
    ac·ft
  • Acre-foot (US Survey)
    ac·ft (US)
  • Gigaliter
    GL
  • Cubic Kilometer
    km³
  • Teraliter
    TL
  • Cubic Mile
    mi³
  • Petaliter
    PL
  • Exaliter
    EL
  • Earth's Volume
    V⊕
Precision: 8 decimal places

Logic & Formula

To convert Liter to Gallon (US), we use the specific conversion ratio for this category. 1 L is equal to 0.26417205 gal.

Value in gal = (Value in L * 1) / 3.78541178

Unit Definitions

Liter

Metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters.

Gallon (US)

US liquid gallon.

Verified 2026 Standards
Industrial Precision

How to convert Liter to Gallon (US)?

Enter the value in Liter, choose the target unit Gallon (US), and the result updates instantly. This page also includes the conversion formula and a quick reference table for verification.

Formula: Value in gal = Value in L × 0.26417205

Common Conversions Table

Value (L)Result (gal)
10.26417205
102.64172052
256.60430131
5013.20860262
10026.41720524
1000264.17205236

FAQ

What is the conversion formula from L to gal?
Value in gal = Value in L × 0.26417205
What is the smallest unit in Volume?
The smallest unit (as defined on this site) is: Attoliter (aL). For higher precision, convert using a smaller unit first.
Are the results accurate?
Yes. Conversions run locally in your browser using verified ratios and display up to 8 decimals. Some categories like temperature and fuel use specialized formulas.

About this conversion

This page converts Liter to Gallon (US) using verified ratios and includes tables, examples, and FAQs for quick verification.

Liter
Metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters.
Gallon (US)
US liquid gallon.

Formula and precision

Value in gal = Value in L × 0.26417205
1 L is equal to 0.26417205 gal.
Yes. Conversions run locally in your browser using verified ratios and display up to 8 decimals. Some categories like temperature and fuel use specialized formulas.
  • Use smaller units for higher precision, then convert back if needed.
  • Temperature and fuel categories can’t be reduced to one constant multiplier.
  • Symbols vary by region (US/UK gallons, metric vs. imperial abbreviations).
  • For engineering work, validate with a second reference and keep unit symbols.

Quick examples

Example: 1 L = 0.26417205 gal.

Value (L)Result (gal)
10.26417205
12.53.30215065
5013.20860262
10026.41720524

Common mistakes and definitions

Volume units can vary by region (US vs UK/imperial) and by context (cooking vs laboratory). Use the unit label and symbol to avoid mixing different definitions.
  • Mixing US and UK/imperial cups, pints, or gallons.
  • Using approximate “kitchen” definitions for lab measurements.
  • Ignoring unit symbols when copying values between recipes and packaging labels.

Common Conversions Table

Liter (L)Gallon (US) (gal)
10.26417205
20.5283441
30.79251616
51.32086026
102.64172052
256.60430131
5013.20860262
10026.41720524
25066.04301309
500132.08602618
1000264.17205236

Category facts

Smallest unit (on this site)
Attoliter (aL)
Largest unit (on this site)
Earth's Volume (V⊕)

FAQ

How to convert Liter to Gallon (US)?
Enter the value in Liter, choose the target unit Gallon (US), and the result updates instantly. This page also includes the conversion formula and a quick reference table for verification.
What is the conversion formula from L to gal?
Value in gal = Value in L × 0.26417205
What is the smallest unit in Volume?
The smallest unit (as defined on this site) is: Attoliter (aL). For higher precision, convert using a smaller unit first.
Why can results differ between websites?
Different standards, rounding rules, and unit definitions can change results. This page shows the formula used for transparency.
Are the results accurate?
Yes. Conversions run locally in your browser using verified ratios and display up to 8 decimals. Some categories like temperature and fuel use specialized formulas.

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