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liter (L) → gallon (gal)

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L=gal
0.01=0.002642
0.1=0.026417
1=0.264172
2=0.528344
3=0.792517
5=1.320861
10=2.641722
20=5.283444
50=13.208609
100=26.417218
1000=264.172177

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Brief explanation: liter to gallon

Liter is the base volume unit in the metric system. US gallon = 3.78 L. Cup = 236 ml. Tablespoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml. Volume measures how much space a substance occupies. The metric system (L, mL) is used worldwide. US customary units (gal, cup, tbsp, tsp) are common in American recipes. When converting, use the exact factors for accuracy—especially in cooking and chemistry.

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  • 1 liter=0.2642 gallon
  • 5 liter=1.3209 gallon
  • 10 liter=2.6417 gallon

About the Units

liter (L)

Definition: A liter (L) is a unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. One liter of water has a mass of approximately one kilogram at 4°C. It is the standard metric unit for liquid volume.
History: The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as the volume of a cube with 10 cm sides. It was originally called the cadet. The liter is now defined as exactly one cubic decimeter.
Current use: Liters are used for beverages, fuel, and liquid volumes worldwide. Car engine displacement, beverage bottles, and fuel efficiency (e.g., L/100 km) use liters. The US uses gallons for fuel.

gallon (gal)

Definition: A gallon (gal) is a unit of volume. The US gallon equals 3.785 liters; the imperial (UK) gallon equals 4.546 liters. It is used for fuel, milk, and other liquids in the US and UK.
History: The gallon has medieval English origins. The US and imperial gallons diverged. The US gallon is based on the wine gallon; the imperial gallon was defined in 1824 for the British Empire.
Current use: Gallons are used for fuel efficiency (mpg), milk, and paint in the US. The UK uses imperial gallons for fuel. Most countries use liters for liquid volumes.

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Liters and gallons are used for fuel, beverages, and liquids. Use this when comparing fuel economy (L/100 km vs mpg), recipe volumes, or tank sizes. 1 US gallon ≈ 3.785 L.

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