L to gal converter explained
Liters and gallons both measure volume, but the word "gallon" can mean different sizes. This converter supports US gallons and UK gallons so you can translate labels, tank specs, and batch sheets without guessing.
How the conversion works
To convert liters to gallons, divide by the number of liters in one gallon. For US liquid gallons:
textgal(US)=fractextL3.785411784
For UK imperial gallons:
textgal(UK)=fractextL4.54609
Reverse directions multiply:
textL=textgal(US)times3.785411784
textL=textgal(UK)times4.54609
Units and conversions
| Unit | Symbol | Relation |
|---|
| Liter | L | metric volume unit |
| US gallon | gal (US) | 1,textgal=3.785411784,textL |
| UK gallon | gal (UK) | 1,textgal=4.54609,textL |
| Milliliter | mL | 1000,textmL=1,textL |
Worked examples
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Converting a 5 L container to US gallons
textgal(US)=frac5,textL3.785411784=1.32086,textgal(US)
Result: 1.32086 gal (US).
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Converting 2 US gallons to liters
textL=2,textgal(US)times3.785411784=7.57082,textL
Result: 7.57082 L.
Tips and pitfalls
- Confirm whether a value uses US gallons or UK gallons; UK gallons are larger.
- If you only need kitchen-scale checks, convert liters to mL first, then compare to cups or fluid ounces.
- Keep extra decimals when you are sizing tanks or ordering bulk liquids; round only at the end.
References and further reading