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Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to US gallons instantly, both ways, for fuel and recipes.
Updated July 10, 2026
How to use the liters to gallons converter
- 1Type a volume in liters.
- 2Read the US gallons instantly.
- 3Or type gallons to convert back.
- 4Use the reference table for common volumes.
Common uses
- Converting fuel volume
- Reading a metric container size
- Converting a recipe's liquid volume
- Comparing tank capacities
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert liters to gallons?
Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172 for US gallons. For example, 10 L × 0.264172 = about 2.64 gallons. To convert gallons to liters, divide by 0.264172 (or multiply by 3.785).
US or imperial gallons?
This converter uses the US gallon, which is about 3.785 liters. The UK imperial gallon is larger, about 4.546 liters, so a liter is only about 0.22 imperial gallons.
How many liters in a gallon?
One US gallon is about 3.785 liters. So a 15-gallon fuel tank holds roughly 56.8 liters.
About this tool
The liters to gallons converter changes volume between liters and US gallons as you type — edit either box to convert both ways. One liter equals about 0.264172 US gallons, so you multiply liters by 0.264172 to get gallons, or divide to go back. Note this uses the US gallon (3.785 L); the UK imperial gallon is larger at about 4.546 L. Everything is calculated in your browser.
Like most tools on UtilityBase, the liters to gallons converter runs entirely in your browser — nothing you enter is uploaded or stored on a server. It's free to use with no account required. Browse more calculators here.
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