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Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert liters to US gallons for fuel, liquid, and tank volumes.
Unit Converters
What this tool does
Convert metric liquid volume from liters to US liquid gallons.
How to use
- Enter the volume in liters.
- View the US gallons result instantly.
- Use the reverse converter link for gallons to liters.
Formula
US gallons = liters ÷ 3.785411784
Examples
20 liters
Input: 20
Output: 5.283441
20 ÷ 3.785411784 ≈ 5.28 US gallons.
Learn more
Volume in recipes and fuel
Liters are standard in metric recipes and beverage packaging. US gallons differ from imperial gallons—this tool uses US liquid gallons.
For recipe scaling after converting volume, use the recipe scaler with your adjusted ingredient list.
Common use cases
- Convert fuel tank capacity for US vehicles
- Translate beverage or chemical volumes
- Compare metric and US liquid measurements
FAQ
Does this use US or imperial gallons?
This tool converts to US liquid gallons (3.785411784 liters).
Can I convert gallons back to liters?
Yes. Use the Gallons to Liters converter.
Can I enter decimal liters?
Yes. Decimal liter values are supported.
Source notes
- Conversion factor: 1 US liquid gallon = 3.785411784 liters.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-23