How do you convert liters to gallons?

To convert liters to US gallons, divide the number of liters by 3.78541. For Imperial gallons, divide by 4.54609. Our calculator does this automatically for both types of gallons.

How many liters are in a gallon?

There are 3.78541 liters in a US gallon and 4.54609 liters in an Imperial gallon. The US gallon is smaller than the Imperial gallon used in the UK and Canada.

What is 0.5 gallon to liter?

0.5 US gallon equals approximately 1.89271 liters. 0.5 Imperial gallon equals about 2.27305 liters. Use our converter for precise calculations.

How to convert 0.75 gallons to liters?

Multiply 0.75 by 3.78541 to get liters for US gallons (≈2.83906 liters) or by 4.54609 for Imperial gallons (≈3.40957 liters). Our tool handles both conversions instantly.

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Liters to Gallons Converter

Convert between liters and gallons (US & Imperial) instantly

Liters (L)

Gallons Type

US Gallons (gal)

Imperial Gallons (gal)

Liters to Gallons Conversion Formulas

US Gallons

1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons

To convert liters to US gallons, multiply liters by 0.264172 or divide by 3.78541

Imperial Gallons

1 liter = 0.219969 Imperial gallons

To convert liters to Imperial gallons, multiply liters by 0.219969 or divide by 4.54609

Common Liters to Gallons Conversions

Liters (L)	US Gallons	Imperial Gallons
0.5 L	0.132086 gal	0.109985 gal
1 L	0.264172 gal	0.219969 gal
2 L	0.528344 gal	0.439938 gal
5 L	1.32086 gal	1.09985 gal
10 L	2.64172 gal	2.19969 gal

Understanding Liters to Gallons Conversion

Converting between liters to gallons is a common need in many fields including cooking, automotive, and science. Our liters to gallons calculator makes this conversion simple and accurate for both US and Imperial measurements.

What is the Difference Between US and Imperial Gallons?

The US gallon and Imperial gallon are different units of volume :

US gallon = 3.78541 liters (used in the United States)
Imperial gallon = 4.54609 liters (used in the UK and Canada)

This means an Imperial gallon is about 20% larger than a US gallon. Our liters to gallons converter handles both types automatically.

Common Conversion Examples

Here are some frequently searched conversions:

0.5 gallon to liter: 0.5 US gal = 1.89271 L; 0.5 Imperial gal = 2.27305 L
0.75 gallons to liters: 0.75 US gal = 2.83906 L; 0.75 Imperial gal = 3.40957 L
0.4 gallons to liters: 0.4 US gal = 1.51416 L; 0.4 Imperial gal = 1.81844 L

Practical Applications

Knowing how to convert liters to gallons is useful for:

Fuel Efficiency

Comparing miles per gallon (MPG) between countries using different gallon measurements

Cooking & Baking

Converting recipes between metric and imperial measurement systems

Chemistry

Preparing solutions when equipment uses different measurement systems

Travel

Understanding fuel prices when traveling between countries

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Disclaimer

This liters to gallons converter is provided for general informational purposes only. While we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that all conversions are error-free. Always verify critical measurements with authoritative sources before making decisions based on unit conversions.

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