Liters to Gallons Converter (L to gal)
Convert liters and gallons while explicitly choosing US liquid gallons or imperial gallons.
How it works
Use 3.785411784 liters per US liquid gallon or 4.54609 liters per imperial gallon.
Formula / calculation method
US gallons = liters ÷ 3.785411784liters = US gallons × 3.785411784Imperial gallons = liters ÷ 4.54609liters = Imperial gallons × 4.54609
Worked examples
- 10 L is approximately 2.64172 US gallons.
- 10 L is approximately 2.19969 imperial gallons.
When this tool helps
Useful for fuel, aquariums, containers, liquid storage, appliance capacities, travel, and cross-market product specifications.
Related calculations: tablespoons to cups, milliliters to cups, and milliliters to fluid ounces.
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Quick reference
| Input | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.26417 US gal |
| 10 L | 2.64172 US gal |
| 10 L | 2.19969 imperial gal |
Accuracy and definitions
US liquid gallons and imperial gallons are different units. The selected standard is always displayed and used directly in the conversion.
Reference standards
Where a published measurement definition applies, Solveberry links to primary standards rather than relying only on secondary converter sites.
- NIST Guide to the SI — Appendix B.8 conversion factors
- NIST Metric Kitchen — cooking measurement equivalencies
- BIPM SI Brochure — International System of Units
Methodology & verification
- Method
- Use 3.785411784 liters per US liquid gallon or 4.54609 liters per imperial gallon.
- Verification
- The displayed formula is cross-checked against Solveberry regression cases before release. Calculator inputs and results stay in the browser.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-19
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Common questions
Are US and imperial gallons the same size?
No. An imperial gallon is larger: 4.54609 L versus 3.785411784 L for a US liquid gallon.
Does this include US dry gallons?
No. This page uses US liquid gallons and imperial gallons, the two standards most commonly encountered for liquid capacity.
Can I convert in the opposite direction on this page?
Yes. Use the “Convert from” selector or Swap units button; Solveberry keeps both directions on one canonical page.
Why can my result differ slightly from another converter?
Differences usually come from rounding or from selecting a different regional measurement standard. Solveberry shows the factor or standard used on the page.