Volume Converter
Volume measures three-dimensional space or the capacity of a container. The SI unit is the cubic metre (m³); the litre is one cubic decimetre, so 1 m³ equals 1,000 litres. US and UK units share names but not sizes: a US gallon is 3.785411784 litres, while an imperial gallon is 4.54609 litres.
1 Liter = 0.2641720524 Gallon (US)
How to convert Liter to Gallon (US)
One Liter equals 0.2641720524 Gallon (US), so multiply any value in L by 0.2641720524 to get gal. To convert back, divide by 0.2641720524 — or multiply by 3.785411784.
gal = L × 0.2641720524
Example: 25 L × 0.2641720524 = 6.604301309 gal.
Watch out: Units marked (US) follow US customary definitions, not UK imperial ones.
Liter to Gallon (US) table
| Liter (L) | Gallon (US) (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.2641720524 |
| 2 | 0.5283441047 |
| 3 | 0.7925161571 |
| 4 | 1.056688209 |
| 5 | 1.320860262 |
| 10 | 2.641720524 |
| 15 | 3.962580785 |
| 20 | 5.283441047 |
| 25 | 6.604301309 |
| 50 | 13.20860262 |
| 75 | 19.81290393 |
| 100 | 26.41720524 |
| 250 | 66.04301309 |
| 500 | 132.0860262 |
| 1,000 | 264.1720524 |
Gallon (US) to Liter table
| Gallon (US) (gal) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3.785411784 |
| 2 | 7.570823568 |
| 3 | 11.35623535 |
| 4 | 15.14164714 |
| 5 | 18.92705892 |
| 10 | 37.85411784 |
| 15 | 56.78117676 |
| 20 | 75.70823568 |
| 25 | 94.6352946 |
| 50 | 189.2705892 |
| 75 | 283.9058838 |
| 100 | 378.5411784 |
| 250 | 946.352946 |
| 500 | 1,892.705892 |
| 1,000 | 3,785.411784 |
Volume units at a glance
All 14 units this converter supports, each expressed in Cubic Meter (m³) and the other way round.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in m³ | 1 m³ in unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubic Meter | m³ | 1 | 1 |
| Liter | L | 0.001 | 1,000 |
| Milliliter | mL | 0.000001 | 1,000,000 |
| Cubic Centimeter | cm³ | 0.000001 | 1,000,000 |
| Gallon (US) | gal | 0.003785411784 | 264.1720524 |
| Quart (US) | qt | 0.000946352946 | 1,056.688209 |
| Pint (US) | pt | 0.000473176473 | 2,113.376419 |
| Cup (US) | cup | 0.0002365882365 | 4,226.752838 |
| Fluid Ounce (US) | fl oz | 0.00002957352956 | 33,814.0227 |
| Tablespoon | tbsp | 0.00001478676478 | 67,628.0454 |
| Teaspoon | tsp | 0.000004928921594 | 202,884.1362 |
| Cubic Foot | ft³ | 0.02831684659 | 35.31466672 |
| Cubic Inch | in³ | 0.000016387064 | 61,023.74409 |
| Gallon (UK) | gal (UK) | 0.00454609 | 219.9692483 |
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Where volume conversions are used
Liquids and fuel, cooking, shipping and storage capacity, engine displacement, and laboratory work.
Frequently asked questions
What is 1 Liter in Gallon (US)?
1 Liter (L) is 0.2641720524 Gallon (US) (gal).
What is 1 Gallon (US) in Liter?
1 Gallon (US) (gal) is 3.785411784 Liter (L).
How do I convert Liter to Gallon (US)?
Multiply the value in Liter by 0.2641720524. For example, 5 L × 0.2641720524 = 1.320860262 gal. To go the other way, divide by 0.2641720524.
How many units does the volume converter support?
It converts between 14 units: Cubic Meter, Liter, Milliliter, Cubic Centimeter, Gallon (US), Quart (US), Pint (US), Cup (US), Fluid Ounce (US), Tablespoon, Teaspoon, Cubic Foot, Cubic Inch, Gallon (UK).
What should I watch out for when converting volume?
Units marked (US) follow US customary definitions, not UK imperial ones.
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