Liter to Gallon (US) Converter (L to gal)
1 liter = 0.264172 gallon (us). This page uses the US liquid gallon, which is exactly 3.785411784 liters.
Result
50 L = 13.208609 gal
How to convert liter to gallon (us)
This page uses the US liquid gallon, which is exactly 3.785411784 liters. It is the unit for fuel, milk and paint in the US. The UK imperial gallon is different at about 4.546 liters.
Formula
gal = L × 0.264172
Worked example
50 L × 0.264172 = 13.2086 gal
Liter to Gallon (US) quick-reference table
| Liter (L) | Gallon (US) (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 10 L | 2.64172 gal |
| 20 L | 5.28344 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
Real-life examples
A 50 L tank is 13.2 US gallons, and a 20 L water jug is 5.28 gallons.
Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in a US gallon?
One US liquid gallon is 3.78541 liters.
Is a UK gallon the same as a US gallon?
No. A UK (imperial) gallon is about 4.546 L, roughly 20 percent larger than the 3.785 L US gallon.
How many liters is half a gallon?
Half a gallon is 1.8927 liters.
What is 1 liter in gallon (us)?
1 liter = 0.264172 gallon (us) (L to gal).
What is the formula to convert L to gal?
gal = L × 0.264172. For example, 50 L × 0.264172 = 13.2086 gal.
How do I convert gal back to L?
Use the reverse converter: 1 gallon (us) = 3.78541 liter. Check: 13.2086 gal converts back to 50 L.
Reverse conversion
Need the other direction? Gallon (US) to Liter converter (gal to L): 1 gallon (us) = 3.78541 liter.
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