Unit Converter

Liters to Gallons Converter

Convert L to gal instantly. Enter an amount to see the converted value.

About This Calculator

What It Does

Convert liters to gallons and vice versa. One US gallon equals 3.785 liters, while one UK gallon equals 4.546 liters. This converter supports both standards.

Worked Example

To convert 10 liters to US gallons: 10 ÷ 3.785 = 2.64 gallons. To convert 5 US gallons to liters: 5 × 3.785 = 18.93 liters.

Real-World Usage

Use for fuel economy comparisons (mpg vs L/100km), cooking recipes using different volume units, or understanding container sizes when traveling between countries.

Local Context

The US gallon (3.785 L) is used in the United States and some Caribbean nations. The UK imperial gallon (4.546 L) is used in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. Canada uses both depending on context.

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