Convert Liters to US Gallons – Volume Converter
This converter transforms volume measurements from Liters to US Gallons, enabling fuel capacity interpretation.
International fuel measurements use liters while US vehicles use gallons. Converting helps with capacity comparison.
This converter uses the standard relationship where 1 US gallon equals approximately 3.78541 liters.
Interactive Converter
Convert between liter and us gallon with precision rounding.
Quick reference table
| Liter | US Gallon |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
Methodology
1 US gallon ≈ 3.78541 liters. To convert liters to gallons, divide by 3.78541. For example, 4 L ≈ 1.06 gal, 50 L ≈ 13.2 gal.
Understanding fuel tank capacity in familiar units helps with vehicle purchasing decisions.
International recipe conversions often require liter to gallon conversions for accurate ingredient measurement.
This converter provides precise volume conversions.
Worked examples
Example 1 – Fuel tank: A 60-liter fuel tank holds approximately 15.85 gallons.
Example 2 – Recipe scaling: A 5-liter batch recipe serves approximately 1.32 gallons worth of product.
Example 3 – Container size: A 10-liter water container is approximately 2.64 gallons.
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Expert Q&A
What is the conversion from Liters to US Gallons?
1 US gallon ≈ 3.78541 L. Divide liters by 3.78541 to get US gallons.
How efficient is my car's fuel economy?
Divide 235.214 by liters per 100 km to get miles per gallon equivalent.
How many liters in a gallon of milk?
1 US gallon of milk ≈ 3.785 liters.
Sources & citations
- EPA – Fuel Economy — https://www.epa.gov/
- NIST – Volume Measurement — https://www.nist.gov/