Litres to gallons

1 L = 0.21996925 gal. Type a figure below, or scan the table for the usual values.

Volume · base unit L

Litre → Gallon (UK)

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1.0998462gal

1 L = 0.21996925 galgal = L × 0.21996925

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Litres to gallons quick table

Litre (L)Gallon (UK) (gal)
0.5 L0.10998462 gal
1 L0.21996925 gal
1.5 L0.32995387 gal
2 L0.4399385 gal
3 L0.65990774 gal
4 L0.87987699 gal
5 L1.0998462 gal
10 L2.1996925 gal
20 L4.399385 gal
25 L5.4992312 gal
40 L8.7987699 gal
50 L10.998462 gal
100 L21.996925 gal

How to convert litres to gallons

Multiply the litre figure by 0.21996925 to get gallon (uk). Going the other way, divide by 0.21996925, which is the same as multiplying by 4.54609.

gal = L × 0.21996925

Example: 5 L is 1.0998462 gal.

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Questions

How many gallon (uk) in a litre?

1 L is 0.21996925 gal. Multiply the litre figure by 0.21996925 to get gallon (uk). Going the other way, divide by 0.21996925, which is the same as multiplying by 4.54609.

What is 5 L in gal?

5 L is 1.0998462 gal. Type any other figure into the converter above to see it instantly, and the full list under it shows the same amount in every unit of the volume category.

Is litres to gallons a simple multiplication?

Yes. Multiply by 0.21996925. The factor comes from the units' legal definitions, so the result is exact to the precision shown.

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