What is the Liters to Gallons?
Litres are the standard in Pakistan for petrol, milk and water. Gallons appear on water tank labels, paint tins, US car specs and old fuel references. There are two different gallons: the US gallon (3.785 L) and the larger UK imperial gallon (4.546 L).
This converter shows both at once so you do not mix them up. For fuel cost of a trip, use the Petrol Cost Calculator.
How to use the Liters to Gallons
- Type the value in litres into the box.
- Read the answer in US gallons instantly; extra units are shown below it.
- Click US gallons → litres to convert the other way.
- Use the conversion table for common values.
Formula
US gallons = L × 0.264172 · UK gallons = L × 0.219969
Example
A 1,000-litre water tank holds 264.2 US gallons or 220 UK gallons. A car with a 40 L fuel tank holds 10.6 US gallons.
litres to US gallons conversion chart
| Litres | US gallons | UK gallons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264 | 0.220 |
| 3.785 L | 1 | 0.833 |
| 4.546 L | 1.201 | 1 |
| 10 L | 2.642 | 2.200 |
| 20 L | 5.283 | 4.399 |
| 100 L | 26.417 | 21.997 |
| 1,000 L | 264.17 | 219.97 |
When do you need to convert litres to US gallons?
- Checking the capacity of water tanks, geysers and coolers labelled in gallons.
- Converting fuel use for cars from the USA or UK.
- Buying paint and chemicals sold by the gallon.
- Calculating engine oil and coolant volumes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many litres are in a gallon?
A US gallon is 3.785 litres; a UK imperial gallon is 4.546 litres.
Why are US and UK gallons different?
They come from different historical definitions. The UK gallon was redefined in 1824 based on the volume of 10 pounds of water.
Which gallon is used in Pakistan?
Fuel is sold in litres. Older water-tank and paint references often use the UK (imperial) gallon.
How do I convert gallons to litres?
Multiply US gallons by 3.785 or UK gallons by 4.546.
How many gallons is a 500-litre tank?
About 132 US gallons or 110 UK gallons.
Is the Liters to Gallons free to use?
Yes. The Liters to Gallons on Custom Converter is completely free, with no sign-up, no daily limit and no watermark.
Does the Liters to Gallons work on mobile phones?
Yes. It is built mobile-first and works on Android phones, iPhones, tablets and computers in any modern browser, with no app to install.