Liter to Gallon Converter
1 L = 0.264172 gal
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FORMULA
1 L = 0.264172 gal
CONVERSION TABLE
| Liter (L) | Gallon (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal |
| 5 L | 1.3209 gal |
| 10 L | 2.6417 gal |
| 25 L | 6.6043 gal |
| 50 L | 13.2086 gal |
| 100 L | 26.4172 gal |
| 250 L | 66.043 gal |
| 500 L | 132.0861 gal |
| 1,000 L | 264.1722 gal |
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About Liter (L)
The liter is used in cooking for large liquid quantities: stock pots, soup batches, and beverage recipes. A standard stock recipe might call for 2-3 liters of water, and professional kitchen equipment is sized by liter capacity -- a typical commercial stock pot holds 20-100 liters.
About Gallon (gal)
The cooking gallon (approximately 3.785 liters in US measure) appears in large-batch recipes, catering preparations, and beverage service. Sweet tea, lemonade, and punch recipes for parties are typically scaled to the gallon, and institutional kitchens purchase ingredients like oil and vinegar by the gallon.
How to Convert Liter to Gallon
The conversion formula is: 1 L = 0.264172 gal. To convert from Liter (L) to Gallon (gal), use the formula above or the interactive converter at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Gallon in 1 Liter?
1 Liter (L) equals 0.264172 Gallon (gal).
How to convert Liter to Gallon?
Multiply the Liter value by 0.264172 to get the equivalent in Gallon. Formula: 1 L = 0.264172 gal
What is the formula for Liter to Gallon conversion?
1 L = 0.264172 gal
Glossary
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Cup (Measurement)
A cooking volume unit. The US cup equals 236.588 ml; the metric cup is 250 ml.
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Tablespoon
A cooking volume unit. The US tablespoon equals approximately 14.787 ml.
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Teaspoon
A cooking volume unit. The US teaspoon equals approximately 4.929 ml.
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Fluid Ounce
A fluid ounce is a unit of liquid volume, with the US fluid ounce equal to 29.5735 mL and the imperial (UK) fluid ounce equal to 28.4131 mL.
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Weight vs Volume in Cooking
Weight measurement in cooking uses mass units (grams, ounces) rather than volume units (cups, tablespoons) to specify ingredient amounts.