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Volume

Ltogal (US)

Convert litres (L) to US gallons (gal (US)).

Factor1 L = 0.2641721 gal (US)

Converter

L

Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7

Result
26.4172gal (US)

Rendered to 6 significant figures.

Formula

Formula
gal (US) = L × 0.2641721

Multiply any value in litres by 0.2641721 to obtain the value in US gallons.

Worked example

Convert 100 L to gal (US).

  1. 01Start with 100 L.
  2. 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 100 × 0.2641721 = 26.4172 gal (US).
Result100 L = 26.4172 gal (US)

Conversion table

Lgal (US)
10.26417
20.52834
51.3209
102.6417
205.2834
5013.209
10026.417
20052.834
500132.09
1000264.17

Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.

FAQ

What is the conversion factor from L to gal (US)?
1 L equals 0.2641721 gal (US). To convert, multiply the value in litres by 0.2641721.
How do I convert 1 L to gal (US)?
1 L = 0.264172 gal (US). For any value, multiply by 0.2641721.
How do I convert gal (US) back to L?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 3.785412. So 1 gal (US) = 3.78541 L.
When would I need to convert litre to US gallon?
Volume conversions are used for tank sizing, batch calculations, and bridging between vendor specs (gallons, barrels, ft³) and process documentation (m³, litres).
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. Both L and gal (US) are defined by exact SI relationships, so the displayed factor is exact (any rounding shown is only for display).

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