How 1 l becomes 0.264172 gal
Multiply the liters by 0.264172. With 1 l plugged in, the formula gal = l × 0.264172 reads like this:
The factor between liters and US gallons never changes, so the same step works for any number.
Liters to Gallons near 1 l
| Liters (l) | US gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 l | 0.132086 gal |
| 1 l | 0.264172 gal |
| 1.5 l | 0.396258 gal |
| 2 l | 0.528344 gal |
| 2.5 l | 0.66043 gal |
| 3 l | 0.792516 gal |
| 3.5 l | 0.924602 gal |
| 4 l | 1.0567 gal |
| 4.5 l | 1.1888 gal |
| 5 l | 1.3209 gal |
Values are rounded to six decimals below 1, four decimals up to 1,000 and two decimals above. The converter above shows more digits.
0.264172 gal back to liters
The other way round, 0.264172 gal is 1 l: 0.264172 × 3.78541 ≈ 1 l. The Gallons to Liters converter does this for any number.
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Frequently asked questions
How many US gallons is 1 l?
1 liter is 0.264172 US gallons.
What is the formula for 1 Liters to Gallons?
Multiply by 0.264172: 1 × 0.264172 ≈ 0.264172 gal.
What is 1.5 l in US gallons?
1.5 liters is 0.396258 US gallons, which is 0.132086 gal more than 1 l.
How do I get from 0.264172 gal back to liters?
Run the formula the other way: 0.264172 × 3.78541 ≈ 1 l. Multiply by 3.78541, and you are back at 1 l.