Convert liters to US gallons (and gallons to liters)
This liters to US gallons converter helps you switch between the metric unit liter (L) and the American unit US gallon (gal). It’s useful when reading US product labels, following American recipes, converting tank volumes, or comparing fuel and liquid container capacities. The conversion is computed instantly and runs locally in your browser.
Exact conversion factor used
This tool uses the standard relationship: 1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons. To convert liters to US gallons, multiply by 0.264172. To convert US gallons to liters, divide by 0.264172.
US gallons vs UK gallons
Be careful: a US gallon is not the same as a UK (imperial) gallon. This page converts liters ↔ US gallons only. If you are working with UK units, you need an imperial-gallon conversion tool, because the values are different.
Tip: Enter a value in either field (liters or gallons) and press “Convert”. The other unit will be calculated automatically.