Volume conversion
Liters to Gallons Converter Guide
Beverage companies and home cooks often compare metric liters to US or UK gallons. This guide shows both options and provides kitchen-ready charts.
Conversion constant
1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons
Multiply liters by 0.264172 for US gallons, or 0.219969 for UK gallons.
Step-by-step instructions
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Select the Volume category.
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Choose Liters in the “From” field and Gallons (US) or Gallons (UK) in the “To” field.
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Enter the volume you want to convert and results update immediately.
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Switch to cups, quarts, or milliliters using the dropdowns for recipe scaling.
Conversion formula
us gallons = liters × 0.264172
A US liquid gallon contains 231 cubic inches, which equals 3.78541 liters. Dividing 1 by 3.78541 yields 0.264172.
To approximate quickly, remember that 4 liters is just over 1 gallon (1.056 gal).
When people use this conversion
Craft beverage batching
Converting 50 L brewing batches to US gallons (50 L ≈ 13.21 gal) simplifies US labeling.
Recipe scaling
A 3 L soup recipe uses about 0.79 gal for US stock pots.
Quick reference table
| Liters | Gallons (US) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 gal (US) | Water bottle |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal (US) | Small beverage keg |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal (US) | Bulk cooking |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal (US) | Craft brewery pilot batch |
Frequently asked questions
Is a UK gallon larger?
Yes. The imperial gallon equals 4.54609 liters, so multiply liters by 0.219969 when working with UK measurements.
How many cups are in a liter?
1 liter equals roughly 4.22675 US cups. Use the converter’s dropdown to jump directly.
Ready to convert liters to gallons (us)?
Use the live calculator for precise results, then revisit this guide for formulas and best practices.
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