How to convert US gallons to liters
Formula: L = gal ÷ 0.264172052. Worked example: 10 gal = 37.85412 L. Quick estimate: multiply by about 3.8 — the error is 0.39%, fine for everyday use but not for engineering or shopping by exact size.
About these units
This page uses the US liquid gallon, exactly 3.785411784 L (231 cubic inches). The imperial (UK) gallon is larger at 4.54609 L. US gallons are used for fuel and milk and in miles-per-gallon figures.
Category: volume. Results on this page are calculated in your browser and rounded to 7 significant digits; the table above uses 6. For other units of volume open the full unit converter, or use the reverse page — liters to us gallons.