Liter to Gallon (US) Converter
Convert liter to gallon (us) instantly with our free online volume converter. Accurate conversions with detailed formulas and conversion tables.
Convert L to gal (US)
Conversion Result
1 L = 0.000e+0 gal (US)
Exactly 0.0000000000 gal (US)
The Formula
To convert L to gal (US), multiply the volume by 0.264172.
Liter to Gallon (US) Conversion Table
| Liter (L) | Gallon (US) (gal (US)) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal (US) | Standard volume unit |
| 2 L | 0.528344 gal (US) | Common recipe measurement |
| 5 L | 1.32086 gal (US) | Small container |
| 10 L | 2.64172 gal (US) | Standard bottle size |
| 20 L | 5.28344 gal (US) | Large container |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal (US) | Industrial volume |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal (US) | Bulk measurement |
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How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the Value: Type the volume value you want to convert in the input field. For example, if converting 16 L to gal (US), enter "16".
- Select Units: The calculator is pre-configured to convert from Liter (L) to Gallon (US) (gal (US)). The units are displayed in the "From Unit" and "To Unit" fields.
- View Results: The converted value appears instantly in the result card. You can see both the formatted result and the exact decimal value.
- Copy or Switch: Use the "Copy Result" button to copy the conversion to your clipboard, or click "Quick Switch" to reverse the conversion direction.
How the Conversion Works
This calculator uses a two-step conversion process through liters (L) as the base unit, which is the standard unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI).
Conversion Formula:
Step 1: Convert from L to liters (L)
Value in L = Input value (already in L)
Step 2: Convert from liters (L) to gal (US)
Result = Value in L × 0.264172
Simplified Formula:
Result = Input × 0.264172
Where 0.264172 is the conversion factor from L to gal (US)
Example Calculation:
Let's convert 16 L to gal (US):
16 L ÷ 1 = 16.00 L 16.00 L × 0.264172 = 4.226752 gal (US) Result: 16 L = 4.226752 gal (US)
Why Convert Liter to Gallon (US)?
Converting volume from Liter to Gallon (US) is essential for various applications including cooking, chemistry, engineering, and international trade. Understanding this conversion helps ensure accuracy in measurements across different unit systems.
The liter is the base unit of volume in the International System of Units (SI), while other units like cups, gallons, and fluid ounces are used in various regional systems. Precision matters especially in pharmaceutical dosages, chemical reactions, and recipe conversions where small errors can have significant impacts.