Litres to gallons
Convert litres to US gallons.
Convert litres to gallons. Essential when comparing fuel prices in the US, following American recipes, or understanding a vehicle's tank capacity stated in gallons.
Frequently asked questions
1 litre equals 0.2642 US gallons or 0.2200 UK (imperial) gallons. Always check which type of gallon is intended.
1 US gallon is 3.785 litres; 1 UK (imperial) gallon is 4.546 litres. Fuel prices in the US are quoted per US gallon.
60 litres equals 15.85 US gallons. At $3.50 per gallon, filling that tank would cost $55.47.
The British gallon was standardised in 1824. The US had already adopted a smaller gallon based on a historical wine measure, and after independence the two measures evolved separately.