Litres to gallons
Type litres to get US gallons, or gallons to get litres. Imperial (UK) gallons are shown too.
Imperial (UK)
| Litres | US gallons | Imperial gallons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264 US gal | 0.220 UK gal |
| 4 L | 1.057 US gal | 0.880 UK gal |
| 5 L | 1.321 US gal | 1.100 UK gal |
| 10 L | 2.642 US gal | 2.200 UK gal |
| 20 L | 5.283 US gal | 4.399 UK gal |
| 40 L | 10.567 US gal | 8.799 UK gal |
| 50 L | 13.209 US gal | 10.998 UK gal |
| 60 L | 15.850 US gal | 13.198 UK gal |
| 100 L | 26.417 US gal | 21.997 UK gal |
How it works
US gallons = litres ÷ 3.785411784imperial gallons = litres ÷ 4.54609Worked example
- 50 L ÷ 3.785 = 13.21 US gallons
- 50 L ÷ 4.546 = 11.00 UK gallons
- a US gallon is about 83% of a UK one
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between US and imperial gallons?
A US gallon is 3.785 litres; an imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 litres, about 20% more. UK fuel is sold per litre, but miles per gallon use imperial gallons.
How many litres are in a gallon?
3.785 litres in a US gallon, 4.546 in an imperial gallon.