Volume Converter
Liter
Definition: The liter (symbol: L or l) is a non-SI metric unit of volume. It is equal to 1 cubic decimeter (dm³), 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³), or 0.001 cubic meters.
History/origin: The liter was introduced in France in 1795. The name comes from an older French unit, the "litron," whose name came from the Greek "litra," a unit of weight.
Current use: The liter is the standard unit used worldwide for measuring the volume of liquids (such as water, milk, and fuel) and the capacity of containers like backpacks and car trunks.
Gallon (US)
Definition: The US liquid gallon (symbol: gal) is a unit of volume in the US customary system, defined as exactly 231 cubic inches.
History/origin: The US gallon is based on the medieval English "wine gallon." While the UK later changed to the larger "Imperial Gallon," the US kept the original version.
Current use: The gallon is the primary unit for selling large quantities of liquids in the US, such as gasoline, milk, and large jugs of water.
Liter to Gallon (US) Conversion Table
| Liter [l] | Gallon (US) [gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 l | 0.00264172 gal |
| 0.1 l | 0.02641721 gal |
| 1 l | 0.26417205 gal |
| 2 l | 0.52834411 gal |
| 3 l | 0.79251616 gal |
| 5 l | 1.32086026 gal |
| 10 l | 2.64172053 gal |
| 20 l | 5.28344105 gal |
| 50 l | 13.20860263 gal |
| 100 l | 26.41720526 gal |
| 1000 l | 264.17205264 gal |
How to Convert Liter to Gallon (US)
1 l = 0.26417205 gal
1 gal = 3.78541178 l
Example: convert 15 l to gal:
15 l = 15 × 0.26417205 gal = 3.96258079 gal
Did You Know?
- Did you know? One liter of water weighs exactly one kilogram! This perfect 1:1 ratio between volume and weight is one of the greatest strengths of the metric system.
- A US Gallon is exactly 231 cubic inches. In the United States, gas stations sell fuel by the gallon, while almost the entire rest of the world uses liters.