Liters to Gallons Converter
Formula
gallons = liters ÷ 3.78541
To convert liters to US gallons, divide by 3.78541. One liter equals approximately 0.264 US gallons.
How to use
- Enter the volume in Liters.
- Read the equivalent volume in US gallons below.
- Change the value to convert any other volume.
Example
Convert 10 liters: 10 ÷ 3.78541 = 2.64 US gallons. So 10 liters is just over two and a half gallons.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many gallons is 10 liters?
10 liters = approximately 2.64 US gallons.
How many liters in a gallon of gas?
A US gallon of gas = 3.785 liters.
What is the difference between a US gallon and a UK (imperial) gallon?
This converter uses the US gallon, which is 3.78541 liters, but the UK imperial gallon is larger at about 4.546 liters. That roughly 20 percent difference means a '5 gallon' container or fuel economy figure is meaningfully bigger in the UK than in the US. Always check which gallon is meant when comparing fuel prices or recipe volumes across countries.
How many gallons is a typical car fuel tank in liters?
Many cars have tanks around 50 to 60 liters, which is about 13.2 to 15.9 US gallons. Larger SUVs and trucks can hold 80 liters or more, over 21 US gallons. Dividing the liter capacity by 3.78541 gives you the gallon figure for any tank size.