5 Liter to Gallon (US)
5 Liter (L) equals
1.32086 gal
5 × 0.2641720524 = 1.32086 Gallon (US)
Convert Liter (L) to Gallon (US) (gal) instantly. 1 L = 0.264172 gal.
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5 L = 1.32086 gal
Formula:
gal = L × 0.2641720524With your value: 5 L = 1.32086026 gal
How big is that?
Everyday references on a logarithmic scale, all expressed in liter so you can sanity-check the result.
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Liter to Gallon (US) Conversion Table
| Liter (L) | Gallon (US) (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.132086 |
| 1 | 0.264172 |
| 2 | 0.528344 |
| 5 | 1.32086 |
| 10 | 2.641721 |
| 15 | 3.962581 |
| 20 | 5.283441 |
| 25 | 6.604301 |
| 50 | 13.208603 |
| 100 | 26.417205 |
| 250 | 66.043013 |
| 500 | 132.086026 |
| 1000 | 264.172052 |
Gallon (US) to Liter Conversion Table
| Gallon (US) (gal) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.892706 |
| 1 | 3.785412 |
| 2 | 7.570824 |
| 5 | 18.927059 |
| 10 | 37.854118 |
| 15 | 56.781177 |
| 20 | 75.708236 |
| 25 | 94.635295 |
| 50 | 189.270589 |
| 100 | 378.541178 |
| 250 | 946.352946 |
| 500 | 1,892.705892 |
| 1000 | 3,785.411784 |
Where these values come from
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Liter (L)
Volume
The litre is exactly 10⁻³ m³ (1 dm³) and is accepted for use with the SI.
Source: Units accepted for use with the SI, SI Brochure Table 8
Bureau International des Poids et Mesures · Reviewed 2026-07-01
Gallon (US) (gal)
Volume
The US liquid gallon is exactly 231 cubic inches = 3.785 411 784 L.
National Institute of Standards and Technology (US) · Reviewed 2026-07-01
How to Convert Liter to Gallon (US)
To convert from Liter (L) to Gallon (US) (gal), multiply the value by 0.2641720524.
Formula: gal = L × 0.2641720524
Reverse: L = gal × 3.785411784
Step-by-Step Example
- Start with your value in Liter. For example: 5 L
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 5 x 0.2641720524
- The result is: 1.32086 gal
About Liter
The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters or 1 cubic decimeter. It is widely used for measuring liquids.
Common uses: beverages, fuel, cooking.
About Gallon (US)
The US gallon equals approximately 3.785 liters and is the standard unit for fuel and large liquid volumes in the United States.
Fun Fact: The US gallon is about 20% smaller than the imperial (UK) gallon.
Common uses: fuel (US), beverages, swimming pools.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5 Liter in Gallon (US)?
5 Liter equals 1.32086 Gallon (US).
How many Gallon (US) are in 1 Liter?
There are exactly 0.2641720524 Gallon (US) in 1 Liter. This means the conversion factor from Liter to Gallon (US) is 0.2641720524.
What is the formula to convert Liter to Gallon (US)?
The formula to convert Liter to Gallon (US) is: gal = L × 0.2641720524. For example, to convert 10 Liter to Gallon (US), you would multiply 10 by 0.2641720524.
What is a Liter?
The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 milliliters or 1 cubic decimeter. It is widely used for measuring liquids.
What is a Gallon (US)?
The US gallon equals approximately 3.785 liters and is the standard unit for fuel and large liquid volumes in the United States.
What are the common uses of Liter?
The Liter is commonly used in beverages, fuel, cooking.
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UnitConvertLab. (2026). 5 Liter to Gallon (US). UnitConvertLab. Retrieved from https://unitconvertlab.com/convert/5-liter-to-gallon_us