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Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert litres to US liquid gallons with a reference tank, US and Imperial units, practical presets, a chart and batch conversion.
Live result · exact formula · visual context · batch conversionLitres → US liquid gallons
One US liquid gallon is exactly 231 cubic inches, or 3.785411784 litres.
Live conversion result
Converted value
Volume reference tank
The fill level compares the entered amount with a 20-litre reference container; it is illustrative, not a container specification.
——Equivalent values in related units
Common real-world values
Choose a useful reference value or enter your own value above.
Conversion table
The table uses useful values for this exact unit pair.
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Convert several values at once
Enter values separated by semicolons, spaces or new lines. Up to 50 values are processed at once.
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Exact conversion relationship
One US liquid gallon is exactly 231 cubic inches, or 3.785411784 litres.
Where this conversion is useful
Litres-to-gallons conversion is useful for fuel tanks, aquariums, water storage, household containers, recipes and travel between metric and US customary systems.
Understanding the result
The main conversion uses the US liquid gallon. The imperial gallon is larger; do not mix these two definitions.
US gallon versus Imperial gallon
One US liquid gallon is 3.785411784 litres; one imperial gallon is 4.54609 litres. Check which definition your source uses.
Precision and rounding
The calculator keeps full numerical precision internally and rounds only the displayed values. Match the displayed precision to the accuracy of your original measurement.
Zero is accepted and converts correctly.
Batch conversion for lists and records
Paste a short list to create a clean two-column result table for specifications, logs, planning notes or comparisons.
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Liters to Gallons Converter – Frequently asked questions
How do I convert litres to US gallons?
Divide litres by 3.785411784.
How many US gallons are in 10 litres?
Ten litres equals approximately 2.64172 US liquid gallons.
Is a US gallon the same as an Imperial gallon?
No. A US liquid gallon is 3.785411784 litres, while an Imperial gallon is 4.54609 litres.
Which gallon does this page use?
The main result uses the US liquid gallon and also shows the Imperial value separately.
Can I use this for an aquarium?
Yes for volume conversion, but calculate the tank’s actual internal water volume before converting.
Can I enter a negative volume?
No. Physical volume entries must be zero or positive.
Can I convert several amounts?
Yes. The batch converter accepts up to 50 values.
Where can I convert millilitres or cubic metres?
Use the related-unit cards or open the full Volume Converter.