Litres to gallons converter
Type a volume in litres and see at once how many gallons that is. First choose which gallon you mean, because there are two: the US and the UK one. Converting from gallons to litres works too.
In litres or in gallons. A US gallon is smaller than a UK gallon.
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How it's worked out
How it works
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Enter the values
Type the numbers or the formula. Decimals may use a point or a comma. No idea? Click Fill in an example.
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Instant answer
The answer appears as you type, with the most important intermediate values.
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See the working
Under "How it's worked out" you see the steps, handy for checking your own calculation.
Two kinds of gallon
- US gallon: exactly 3.785411784 litres.
- UK (imperial) gallon: exactly 4.54609 litres, about 20% bigger.
50 litres is 50 ÷ 3.785411784 = 13.21 US gallons, or 50 ÷ 4.54609 = 11.0 UK gallons. Petrol in the US is sold per US gallon.
Conversion table (US gallon)
| L | gal (US) | |---|---| | 1 L | 0.26 gal (US) | | 5 L | 1.32 gal (US) | | 10 L | 2.64 gal (US) | | 20 L | 5.28 gal (US) | | 30 L | 7.93 gal (US) | | 40 L | 10.57 gal (US) | | 50 L | 13.21 gal (US) | | 60 L | 15.85 gal (US) | | 100 L | 26.42 gal (US) | | 200 L | 52.83 gal (US) |
Fuel economy
In the US, fuel use is given in miles per gallon (mpg). The more economical the car, the higher the mpg. 7 litres per 100 km is about 33.6 mpg (US).
Frequently asked questions
Is the litres to gallons free?
Yes. The litres to gallons is completely free, with no account, sign-up or usage limit.
How accurate is the result?
The tool calculates with your browser's number precision. For important calculations, always double-check what you entered.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. The tool works in any modern browser on a phone, tablet or computer.