2.6417
gal
2.1997
gal
10.5669
qt
21.1338
pt
338.14
fl oz
2.6417
gal
2.1997
gal
10.5669
qt
21.1338
pt
338.14
fl oz
The Liters to Gallons Converter converts volume from liters to both US gallons and UK (imperial) gallons. One US gallon equals 3.785411784 liters (exact), while one UK gallon equals 4.54609 liters (exact). Understanding the difference between US and UK gallons is crucial for avoiding measurement errors.
The liter is the standard unit of volume in the metric system, used worldwide for measuring liquids, fuel, beverages, and cooking ingredients. Gallons are used primarily in the United States (US gallon) and United Kingdom (imperial gallon) for fuel, milk, and other liquid measurements.
A critical distinction: the US gallon is smaller than the UK gallon. One liter converts to approximately 0.264 US gallons but only 0.220 UK gallons. This difference can lead to significant errors in fuel economy calculations, recipe conversions, and international trade if the wrong gallon type is used.
Our converter provides both US and UK gallon values simultaneously, plus US quarts, to eliminate confusion and ensure accuracy.
The formulas: US gallons = liters ÷ 3.785411784 and UK gallons = liters ÷ 4.54609. Both are exact international definitions. US quarts = liters ÷ 0.946352946 (since 1 US gallon = 4 quarts). The US gallon is based on the wine gallon (231 cubic inches), while the UK gallon is based on the volume of 10 pounds of water at 62°F.
For reference: a standard car fuel tank holds about 40-70 liters (10.6-18.5 US gallons). A bathtub holds about 150-300 liters (40-80 US gallons). A 2-liter bottle of soda = 0.528 US gallons.
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50 L = 13.2 US gal = 11.0 UK gal
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3.785 L ≈ 1 US gallon
1 liter = 0.2642 US gallons or 0.2200 UK gallons.
A US gallon = 3.785 L, while a UK (imperial) gallon = 4.546 L. The UK gallon is about 20% larger.
Exactly 3.785411784 liters.
Exactly 4.54609 liters.
The US gallon (231 cubic inches) derives from the English wine gallon, while the UK gallon was redefined in 1824 as the volume of 10 pounds of water.
Divide liters by 0.946353 for US quarts. 1 liter ≈ 1.057 US quarts.
20 L = 5.28 US gallons = 4.40 UK gallons.
Divide 235.215 by the L/100km value to get US mpg. For UK mpg, divide 282.481 by L/100km.
Yes, slightly. 1 liter = 1.057 US quarts. A liter is about 5.7% larger than a US quart.
A half US gallon = 1.893 liters. A half UK gallon = 2.273 liters.
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