Litre [l] to Gallon [gal] Converter

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How to Convert Litre to GallonGallon

1 l = 0.2641720515625 gal
1 gal = 3.7854117954011186 l

Example: convert 32 l to gal:
32 l = 32 x 0.2641720515625 = 8.45350565 gal

Litre

Definition: A litre (symbol: L or l) is a metric unit of volume. It is defined as the volume of one cubic decimetre (dm³), which is 10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm.

History/origin: The litre was introduced in France in 1795 as one of the new 'republican units of measure' and defined as one cubic decimetre. It has undergone slight revisions in its definition over time.

Current use: The litre is a widely used unit for measuring liquid volume, found in various everyday applications, from beverages and fuels to household products. It is also used extensively in scientific and industrial contexts.

Gallon

Definition: A gallon (gal) is a unit of volume in the Imperial and United States customary systems. It is equal to four quarts or eight pints.

History/origin: The gallon has a long history dating back to ancient measuring systems. Its definition has varied over time and between different systems.

Current use: The gallon is commonly used for selling liquids in bulk, such as gasoline, milk, and paint. It is also sometimes used in recipes that call for large volumes of ingredients.

Litre to Gallon Conversion Table

Litre [l]Gallon [gal]
0.01 l0.0026417205156250003 gal
0.1 l0.02641720515625 gal
1 l0.2641720515625 gal
10 l2.641720515625 gal
50 l13.208602578125001 gal
100 l26.417205156250002 gal
1000 l264.17205156250003 gal
10000 l2641.720515625 gal

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