Convert Liters to Gallons (US)
Convert liters to US gallons using the 0.264172 factor. Covers fuel economy, cooking volumes, beverage containers, and pool/tank capacity calculations.
Volume
Detailed Explanation
Liters to US Gallons Conversion
The formula is:
US gallons = liters × 0.264172
Or equivalently: divide liters by 3.78541.
Quick Reference Table
| Liters | US Gallons | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2642 | Standard unit |
| 2 | 0.5283 | Large bottle |
| 3.785 | 1 | Exactly 1 gallon |
| 5 | 1.3209 | Jerry can |
| 10 | 2.6417 | Water cooler jug |
| 20 | 5.2834 | Car fuel top-up |
| 50 | 13.209 | Full fuel tank (small car) |
| 100 | 26.417 | Full fuel tank (large SUV) |
Fuel Economy Conversion
Fuel economy is measured differently around the world:
- US: miles per gallon (mpg)
- Europe/Asia: liters per 100 km (L/100km)
To convert: L/100km = 235.215 ÷ mpg
| mpg (US) | L/100km |
|---|---|
| 20 | 11.76 |
| 25 | 9.41 |
| 30 | 7.84 |
| 35 | 6.72 |
| 40 | 5.88 |
| 50 | 4.70 |
US vs. Imperial Gallons
| Type | Liters |
|---|---|
| US gallon | 3.78541 |
| Imperial gallon | 4.54609 |
An Imperial gallon is about 20% larger than a US gallon. This tool uses US gallons. If you need Imperial, divide your liter value by 4.54609 instead.
Everyday Volumes in Liters
| Container | Liters | US Gallons |
|---|---|---|
| Water bottle | 0.5 | 0.132 |
| Wine bottle | 0.75 | 0.198 |
| 2-liter soda | 2 | 0.528 |
| Milk jug (US gallon) | 3.785 | 1.000 |
| Bathtub | ~300 | ~79.3 |
Use Case
An international traveler comparing fuel prices between countries that use different volume measurements needs to convert liters to gallons for accurate price comparisons.