Liters to US gallons (L to gal)
A US gallon is 3.78541 liters, so divide liters by 3.785. A 50 L fuel tank holds about 13.2 US gallons. Note the UK (imperial) gallon is bigger at 4.546 L - this page uses US gallons, the ones on American pumps.
L to gal conversion table
| Liters (L) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.264 |
| 2 | 0.528 |
| 5 | 1.321 |
| 10 | 2.642 |
| 20 | 5.283 |
| 40 | 10.567 |
| 50 | 13.209 |
| 60 | 15.85 |
| 100 | 26.417 |
How to convert liters to US gallons
The formula is gallons = liters ÷ 3.78541. Type any value into the converter above for
an exact result, or use the table for the most common conversions. For other units, the
full volume converter handles every combination, and
the unit converter covers length, weight, temperature,
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Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons are in 1 liter?
1 L = 0.264172 gal. The formula is gallons = liters ÷ 3.78541; the converter applies it to whatever you type and rounds only for display.
What is 20 L in gal?
20 L = 5.283 gal, using gallons = liters ÷ 3.78541.
How do I convert US gallons back to liters?
Use liters = gallons x 3.78541. For example, 13 gal = 49.21 L. The gal to L converter does this for you.