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How do I convert liters to gallons?

Short answer

Multiply the number of liters by 0.264172 to get US gallons, so 10 liters is about 2.64 US gallons. Note that a UK imperial gallon is larger, so 10 liters is about 2.20 imperial gallons. A free converter switches between liters and both gallon types instantly.

US gallon and imperial gallon are not the same

This is the trap in liters-to-gallons: a US gallon is about 3.785 liters, while a UK imperial gallon is about 4.546 liters. So the same number of liters converts to two different gallon figures depending on the system. Always confirm which gallon a value means, because the difference is roughly 20 percent, which is a lot when it is fuel or a recipe.

Quick reference (US gallons)

Common values in US gallons: 1 liter is about 0.264 gallons, 5 liters is about 1.32 gallons, 10 liters is about 2.64 gallons, and 50 liters is about 13.21 gallons. Fuel tanks, aquariums and large recipes all move between liters and gallons, and a general volume converter covers liters, gallons, quarts, cups and milliliters together.

Step by step

  1. Enter the liters. Type the volume in liters into the converter.
  2. Pick the gallon type. Choose US or imperial gallons, since the two differ by about 20 percent.
  3. Read the gallons. Read the converted value for your chosen gallon type instantly.

Frequently asked questions

How many US gallons is 10 liters?

About 2.64 US gallons, from 10 x 0.264172.

What is the difference between a US and UK gallon?

A US gallon is about 3.785 liters; a UK imperial gallon is about 4.546 liters, roughly 20 percent larger.

How many liters is one US gallon?

About 3.785 liters.

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