Handy Units
Gallons to Litersgal → L
1 gal = 3.78541 L · 1 L = 0.264172 gal
Formula
L ≈ gal × 3.78541
Example: 10 gal = 10 × 3.78541 = 37.8541 L
These units differ only by a fixed factor: multiply by it to convert, divide to go back. The factors are exact international definitions (for example 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly); results are rounded only for display.
Gallons and Liters chart
| Gallons (gal) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 gal | 3.78541 L |
| 2 gal | 7.57082 L |
| 5 gal | 18.9271 L |
| 10 gal | 37.8541 L |
| 12 gal | 45.4249 L |
| 15 gal | 56.7812 L |
| 20 gal | 75.7082 L |
| Liters (L) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.132086 gal |
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 10 L | 2.64172 gal |
| 20 L | 5.28344 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 60 L | 15.8503 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
About these units
Gallon (US) (gal)1 US gallon = 3.785411784 L exactly; US gas is priced by the gallon. Smaller than the UK gallon.
Liter (L)1 liter = 1,000 mL = 1 dm³; used for drinks and fuel tanks.
Questions
How many Liters are in 1 Gallons?
1 gal = 3.78541 L.
How many Gallons are in 1 Liters?
1 L = 0.264172 gal.