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Litre [l] to Gallon [gal] Converter

Quick Reference

1 Litre (l) = 0.2641720516 Gallon (gal)

1 Gallon (gal) = 3.785411795 Litre (l)

How to Convert Litre to Gallon

1 l = 0.2641720516 gal
1 gal = 3.785411795 l

To convert Litre to Gallon, divide the value by 3.785411795 (equivalently, multiply by 0.2641720516). To convert Gallon back to Litre, multiply by 3.785411795.

Example: convert 10 l to gal:
10 l = 10 x 0.2641720516 = 2.641720516 gal

↔ Convert Gallon to Litre

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]
1 l	0.2641720516 gal
2 l	0.5283441031 gal
5 l	1.320860258 gal
10 l	2.641720516 gal
20 l	5.283441031 gal
50 l	13.20860258 gal
100 l	26.41720516 gal
200 l	52.83441031 gal
500 l	132.0860258 gal
1000 l	264.1720516 gal

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Litre [l] to Gallon [gal] Converter

What is 1 l in gal?

1 Litre (l) equals 0.2641720516 gal, and 1 gal equals 3.785412 l.

How do I convert Litre to Gallon?

Divide by 3.785412: 10 l ÷ 3.785412 = 2.641721 gal. The converter above does it for any value, with the precision you choose.

What is 100 l in gal?

100 l = 26.417205 gal. Common amounts are listed on this page, each with its own step-by-step page.

Is a Litre bigger than a Gallon?

No. 1 l is only 0.2641720516 gal: it takes 3.785412 l to make 1 gal.

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