How it's calculated
gal = L ÷ 3.785411784
L = litres, gal = US gallons (3.785411784 L each). Reverse: L = gal × 3.785411784. UK imperial gallon = 4.546 L.
Common values
| Liters | US gallons | UK gallons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 gal | 0.2200 gal |
| 10 L | 2.642 gal | 2.200 gal |
| 20 L | 5.283 gal | 4.399 gal |
| 50 L | 13.21 gal | 11.00 gal |
Common questions
How many liters are in a US gallon?
A US gallon is exactly 3.78541 liters, while the UK imperial gallon is larger at 4.54609 liters.
Why are US and UK gallons different?
They were defined separately. The US gallon is based on an old wine gallon, so it is about 17% smaller than the imperial gallon.