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Use the formula shown above or enter a value to see L converted to gal instantly.

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The converter calculates gal by applying the category-specific conversion factor for Volume.

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L and gal are both part of the Volume category; pick the unit that matches your measurement context (e.g., scale, region, or industry standard).

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Convert L to gal

Use the live converter below to translate between Liter (L) and Gallon (US) (gal). Scroll further for quick examples, formula tips, and related units.

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L → gal

Liter

Gallon (US)

0.2642

gal

Rounded result (4 decimals max)

Formula

1 L = 0.2642 gal

Conversion sourcesTap or click to view references

The International System of Units (SI) — NIST Special Publication 330
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The SI Brochure (SP 330) is the definitive English edition of the BIPM SI tables. NIST’s edition lists the official constants and conversion factors tying inch-pound units to SI, which SwapUnits applies for length, mass, temperature, pressure, volume, and related conversions. See /standards/nist-si-tenfold for the complete decimal multiple/submultiple table. View source · View SI table

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L to gal quick table

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Liter (L)	Gallon (US) (gal)
0.25 L	0.066 gal
0.5 L	0.1321 gal
1 L	0.2642 gal
2 L	0.5283 gal
5 L	1.3209 gal
10 L	2.6417 gal
25 L	6.6043 gal
100 L	26.4172 gal

gal back to L

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Gallon (US) (gal)	Liter (L)
0.25 gal	0.9464 L
0.5 gal	1.8927 L
1 gal	3.7854 L
2 gal	7.5708 L
5 gal	18.9271 L
10 gal	37.8541 L
25 gal	94.6353 L
100 gal	378.5412 L

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