Liters to Gallons

Convert liters to gallons instantly. Free liters to US gallons calculator with fuel economy, container, and cooking reference table.

0.26417218
1 Liter (l) = 0.26417218 Gallon (gal)

Liters to gallons conversion is most commonly needed for fuel, beverages, and container sizing. One liter equals 0.264172 US gallons. Fuel economy: European cars advertise fuel consumption in liters per 100 km; US cars use miles per gallon. A 50-liter fuel tank holds about 13.2 US gallons. Water jugs and beverages: a standard 5-gallon water cooler jug holds 18.93 liters; a 2-liter soda bottle is about 0.528 gallons. Cooking in large batches: a recipe calling for 1 gallon of broth requires 3.785 liters. Paint, chemical concentrates, and agricultural products are sold in liters globally and gallons in the US. Pool volume calculations: an average backyard pool of 50,000 gallons holds approximately 189,271 liters.

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