1 Liter to Gallons [liquid]

1 L ≈ 0.26417 gal

Calculation: gal = 1 L × 0.264172 ≈ 0.26417 gal

Liter to Gallon [liquid] Converter

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How much is 1 L?

1,000 mL (34 fl oz) equals about 1.00 liters, a large container volume.

1 L on the gallon [liquid] scale

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1 L = 0.2642 gal

Did you know? One liter is 1,000 mL.

1 liter of water weighs exactly 1 kg. A liter is defined as 1 cubic decimeter (10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm).

How to Convert Liter to Gallon [liquid]

1 liter = 0.264172 gallons [liquid] exact

Gallon [liquid] = Liter × 0.264172

Example: 1 L × 0.264172 = 0.26417 gal

Reverse Conversion

To convert gallons [liquid] back to liters:

  • Remember, 1 gallon [liquid] equals 3.78541 liters.
  • To convert 0.26417 gal to L, multiply 0.26417 x 3.78541, resulting in 1 L.

exact This conversion factor is exact by international definition.

1 liter equals 0.2642 US gallons — about the volume of a standard water bottle. One liter is exactly 1,000 cubic centimeters or 1 cubic decimeter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 1 liter in gallons [liquid]?

1 liter equals 0.26417 gallons [liquid]. This is calculated by multiplying 1 by the conversion factor 0.264172.

What does 1 liter look like in gallons [liquid]?

1 liter (0.26417 gallons [liquid]) is a large bottle — milk carton or soda bottle.

How do you calculate 1 liter to gallons [liquid]?

Multiply 1 by the conversion factor 0.264172. The calculation is 1 × 0.264172 = 0.26417 gallons [liquid]. This factor is defined by international measurement standards.

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1 liter = 0.264172 gallons [liquid]
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Nearby Conversions

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For general conversions between liters and gallons [liquid], see the liters to gallons [liquid] converter.

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Conversion factors verified against NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000-3 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 L (exact, US customary). Last reviewed: March 2026
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