Volume Converter
Convert between different units of volume
1 Liter (L)=0 Gallon (US)
Conversion Formula
Step-by-Step Calculation:
To convert 1 Liter to Gallon, multiply by 0.264172 to get 0.264172 Gallon.
Conversion Table
| Liter (L) | Gallon (US) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.0026 |
| 0.1 | 0.0264 |
| 1 | 0.2642 |
| 2 | 0.5283 |
| 5 | 1.3209 |
| 10 | 2.6417 |
| 20 | 5.2834 |
| 50 | 13.2086 |
| 100 | 26.4172 |
Common Volume Conversions
Unit Information & History
Liter
Definition: A metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter (10cm x 10cm x 10cm).
History: Introduced in France in 1795. Originally defined as the volume of 1 kilogram of water at melting ice temperature. It was redefined in 1964 strictly in terms of the meter.
Current Use: The standard unit for liquid volume worldwide, used for beverages, fuel (in most countries), and scientific measurements.
Gallon (US)
Definition: A unit of volume in the US customary system equal to 231 cubic inches or exactly 3.785411784 liters.
History: The US gallon derives from the "Queen Anne wine gallon" which was standardized in England in 1707. The UK uses a different "Imperial Gallon" which is larger (approx 4.5 liters).
Current Use: The primary unit for fuel (gasoline) and large beverage containers (milk) in the United States.
Cup (US)
Definition: A unit of volume equal to 1/16 of a US gallon, or approximately 236.6 milliliters.
History: Historically just a standard drinking vessel size. Standardized in the US system as 8 fluid ounces. Note that a "metric cup" (used in Australia, Canada, NZ) is often 250ml.
Current Use: Extremely common in cooking and baking recipes in the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
Q:How many liters in a gallon?
One US gallon equals 3.78541 liters, while one imperial (UK) gallon equals 4.54609 liters. Our converter handles both.
Q:How many milliliters in a liter?
There are exactly 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter. To convert liters to milliliters, multiply by 1,000.
Q:What's the difference between US and UK gallons?
A UK gallon is about 20% larger than a US gallon (4.546 vs 3.785 liters). The converter lets you select which system you're using.
Q:How many pints in a gallon?
There are 8 pints in a US gallon and 8 pints in a UK gallon (though the pint sizes differ between the two systems).