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Gallons to Liters Converter

Convert US gallons to liters (gal to l) instantly, with the formula and a conversion chart.

3.785412
Liters (l)

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How to convert US gallons to liters

1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters. To convert US gallons to liters, multiply by 3.78541.

Example: 5 gal = 18.927 l.

Gas prices per gallon, milk jugs, fish tanks and US fuel economy figures all use US gallons.

Gallons to Liters conversion chart

US gallons to liters conversion chart
US gallonsLiters
0.5 gal1.893 l
1 gal3.785 l
2 gal7.571 l
5 gal18.927 l
10 gal37.854 l
15 gal56.781 l
20 gal75.708 l
30 gal113.56 l
50 gal189.27 l
55 gal208.2 l
100 gal378.54 l
500 gal1,892.71 l

How to use this tool

  1. 1Type the number of US gallons in the Value box.
  2. 2The result in liters appears instantly.
  3. 3Use the ⇄ button to convert liters to US gallons instead, or pick any other unit.

Features

  • Exact gal to l conversion using the standard definition.
  • Results update as you type, rounded to 6 decimal places.
  • Switch to any other length, weight, temperature, volume or speed unit.

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Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in a gallon?

3.785 liters in a US gallon; 4.546 liters in a UK (imperial) gallon.

How many liters is a 55-gallon drum?

208.2 liters — the standard drum is often labeled 200 or 210 l.

How do I convert liters back to US gallons?

Divide by 3.78541 (or multiply by 0.264172), or use the swap button in the converter above or the Liters to Gallons converter.

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