Liters to Gallons Conversion Chart
Reference chart converting liters (L) to US gallons. Covers 0.5 L to 100 L — common for fuel, beverages, and container sizing.
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| Liter (L) | Gallon (US) (gal) |
|---|---|
| ½ L | 0.132086 gal |
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 1.5 L | 0.396258 gal |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal |
| 2.5 L | 0.66043 gal |
| 3 L | 0.792516 gal |
| 4 L | 1.05669 gal |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal |
| 6 L | 1.58503 gal |
| 7 L | 1.8492 gal |
| 8 L | 2.11338 gal |
| 9 L | 2.37755 gal |
| 10 L | 2.64172 gal |
| 12 L | 3.17006 gal |
| 15 L | 3.96258 gal |
| 20 L | 5.28344 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal |
| 30 L | 7.92516 gal |
| 40 L | 10.5669 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 75 L | 19.8129 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
Conversion Formula
gallons = liters ÷ 3.78541
Or: gallons = liters × 0.264172
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters (exact by definition)
UK/Imperial gallon = 4.546 liters (for UK specs, divide by 4.546)
Key reference values:
1 L = 0.264 gal
2 L = 0.528 gal (standard soda bottle ≈ ½ gal)
3.785 L = 1 gal
10 L = 2.642 gal
Beverage container sizes:
330 mL can = 0.087 gal
500 mL bottle = 0.132 gal
750 mL bottle = 0.198 gal (wine bottle)
1 L bottle = 0.264 gal
1.5 L bottle = 0.396 gal
2 L bottle = 0.528 gal
Fuel tank context:
40 L = 10.57 gal | 60 L = 15.85 gal
70 L = 18.49 gal | 80 L = 21.13 galFrequently Asked Questions
How many gallons is 1 liter?
1 liter equals approximately 0.264 US gallons. Put another way, you need about 3.785 liters to fill one US gallon.
How many gallons is 5 liters?
5 liters equals approximately 1.32 US gallons. A useful reference: a 5-liter container (about the size of a large water jug) holds just over 1 gallon.
Is the US gallon the same as the UK gallon?
No. The US gallon is 3.785 liters, while the UK (imperial) gallon is 4.546 liters — about 20% larger. If you're looking at UK fuel economy figures or UK recipes, use the imperial gallon conversion.
How many gallons is 2 liters?
2 ÷ 3.78541 = 0.528 US gallons. A standard 2-liter soda bottle is just over half a US gallon.
How many gallons is a 60-liter car fuel tank?
60 ÷ 3.78541 = 15.85 US gallons. A 60-liter tank is typical for a midsize sedan. Quick shortcut: multiply liters by 0.264.
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