Liters to US gallons · Value
1 L to US gallons.
1 L = 0.264 US gal. In UK (imperial) gallons, 1 L is 0.220 UK gal.
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What 1 L means
- 1 L is 1.06 US quarts, 2.11 US pints, or 4.23 US cups.
- 1 L is 33.8 US fl oz.
- 1 L is 2.785 L less than one US gallon (3.785 L).
- The US gallon (3.785 L) and the UK gallon (4.546 L) are different. In the US, a gallon means the US gallon.
- 1 L of pure water weighs 0.998 kg (2.20 lb) at 20 °C. See the water weight calculator for other temperatures.
How to convert
- Divide by 3.785411784 (the exact liters in one US gallon): 1 ÷ 3.785411784 = 0.264 US gal.
To convert the other way, use the US gallons to liters converter.
Nearby values
| Liters | US gallons | UK gallons | US quarts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 L | 0.132 | 0.110 | 0.53 |
| 1 L | 0.264 | 0.220 | 1.06 |
| 1.5 L | 0.396 | 0.330 | 1.59 |
| 2 L | 0.528 | 0.440 | 2.11 |
| 2.5 L | 0.660 | 0.550 | 2.64 |
| 3 L | 0.793 | 0.660 | 3.17 |
| 3.5 L | 0.925 | 0.770 | 3.70 |
Questions people ask
Is 1 liter more than a gallon?
No. 1 L is 0.264 US gallon. One US gallon is 3.785 L.
How many cups are in 1 liter?
1 L is 4.23 US cups. One US cup is 236.6 mL.
How many quarts are in 1 liter?
1 L is 1.06 US liquid quarts. One US quart is 946.4 mL.
What is 1 liter in UK gallons?
1 L is 0.220 UK gallons. One UK gallon is exactly 4.54609 L.
Sources: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (US gallon, quart, pint, cup, fluid ounce, tablespoon and teaspoon); UK gallon: Weights and Measures Act 1985, Schedule 1; water density at 20 °C: CIPM formula (Tanaka et al., Metrologia 38, 2001).
Sources & verification
Unit definitions used by this converter:
- liter: 1 L = 1 L, exact — BIPM SI Brochure, 9th ed.
- gallon (US): 1 gal (US) = 3.785411784 L, exact (231 in³) — NIST Handbook 44 (2026), Appendix C