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Liters to Gallons Converter

Convert metric liters to US gallons for cooking, brewing, or auto projects.

Results

Gallons
2.64 gal

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter liters.
  2. We multiply by 0.264172 to convert to US gallons.
  3. See the gallon output (rounded for display).

Inputs explained

Liters
Metric volume to convert to US liquid gallons.

How it works

We multiply liters by 0.264172, the conversion factor for US liquid gallons.

The calculator updates as you type so you can evaluate multiple amounts quickly.

Formula

Gallons = Liters × 0.264172

When to use it

  • Converting coolant/oil capacities from metric to US gallons.
  • Adjusting brewing or batch recipes between metric and US units.
  • Travel conversions for fuel or water jugs.

Tips & cautions

  • This uses US liquid gallons. Imperial gallons differ (1 L = 0.219969 imp gal).
  • For small kitchen quantities, you may prefer mL or cups; this is best for larger volumes.
  • Round to the precision required by your recipe or mechanical spec.
  • US liquid gallons only; no imperial or dry gallon conversions.
  • Display rounding may differ slightly from internal precision.

Worked examples

10 liters to gallons

  • 10 × 0.264172 = 2.64172 gallons

25 liters

  • 25 × 0.264172 = 6.6043 gallons

Deep dive

This liters to gallons converter multiplies liters by 0.264172 to give US liquid gallons instantly. Enter liters to plan fluids for cooking, brewing, auto, or travel.

Use it when recipes, tanks, or manuals use gallons but your measurements are metric. Imperial gallons require a different factor (0.219969).

FAQs

Is this US or imperial gallons?
US liquid gallons. For imperial conversions, multiply liters by 0.219969.
Can I convert gallons to liters?
Use the companion Gallons to Liters converter for the reverse direction.
Does this work for fuel economy?
Use this to convert volumes; for MPG vs L/100km, use a fuel economy converter.
How many liters are in 1 gallon?
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters; this is the inverse of the factor used here.

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Values are approximate; round as needed for recipes or mechanical specs.