L to gal(US) Converter - Liter to Gallon US
Liter (L) to Gallon US (gal) (gal(US))
Direct answer
1 L = 0.264172176858 gal(US)
gal(US) = L × 0.264172176858
Converter
Conversion formula
gal(US) = L × 0.264172176858
L = gal(US) × 3.78541
Example: 10 L = 10 × 0.264172176858 = 2.64172176858 gal(US).
Note: this conversion depends on a specific unit definition or physical assumption. Check the context before using it in reports.
Common conversion table
| L | gal(US) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172176858 gal(US) |
| 2 L | 0.528344353716 gal(US) |
| 5 L | 1.32086088429 gal(US) |
| 10 L | 2.64172176858 gal(US) |
| 20 L | 5.28344353716 gal(US) |
| 50 L | 13.2086088429 gal(US) |
| 100 L | 26.4172176858 gal(US) |
| 1,000 L | 264.172176858 gal(US) |
Conversion derivation
Express both L and gal(US) in the same base unit m3 (cubic meter), then cancel the shared base unit.
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Rewrite L in the base unit
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Rewrite gal(US) in the base unit
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Forward conversion
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Reverse conversion
AI explanation for this conversion
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Why the Liter to Gallon (US) Conversion Factor Holds
The conversion factor from Liters (L) to US liquid gallons (gal(US)) is derived by expressing both units in terms of the base unit, the cubic meter (m³). The factor 0.264172176858 is the result of dividing the definition of 1 Liter in cubic meters by the definition of 1 US gallon in cubic meters.
Definition
1 Liter (L) is defined as 0.001 cubic meters (m³). 1 US liquid gallon (gal(US)) is defined as 0.00378541 cubic meters (m³).
Principle
By expressing both the Liter and the US gallon in the same base unit (m³), the conversion factor is found by simple division. For the forward conversion, 1 L equals 0.001 m³ divided by 0.00378541 m³ per gallon, which equals 0.264172176858 gallons. For the reverse, 1 gallon equals 0.00378541 m³ divided by 0.001 m³ per liter, which equals 3.78541 liters.
Assumptions
- The conversion uses the definition of a US liquid gallon as specified.
- The conversion uses the definition of a Liter in cubic meters.
Cautions
- Note: this conversion depends on a specific unit definition or physical assumption. Check the context before using it in reports.
- The US gallon referenced is the liquid gallon, not the dry gallon.
FAQ
How many gal(US) are in 1 L?
1 L = 0.264172176858 gal(US).
How many gal(US) are in 10 L?
10 L = 2.64172176858 gal(US).
How many gal(US) are in 100 L?
100 L = 26.4172176858 gal(US).
What is the formula to convert L to gal(US)?
Use gal(US) = L × 0.264172176858.
How many L are in 1 gal(US)?
1 gal(US) = 3.78541 L.
What should I check when converting L to gal(US)?
Note: this conversion depends on a specific unit definition or physical assumption. Check the context before using it in reports.