15 liters is approximately 3.9626 gallons.
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The conversion from liters to gallons involves multiplying the volume in liters by the conversion factor 0.264172. Since 1 liter equals about 0.264172 gallons, multiplying 15 by this factor gives the equivalent volume in gallons.
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Result in gal:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert liters (l) to gallons (gal) is:
gallons = liters × 0.264172
This works because 1 liter is equal to approximately 0.264172 gallons. This conversion factor comes from the definition of liters and gallons in terms of volume. The gallon used here is the US liquid gallon.
Example: Convert 15 liters to gallons step by step:
- Start with the amount in liters: 15 l
- Multiply by the conversion factor: 15 × 0.264172
- Calculate the product: 3.96258
- Result rounded to four decimals: 3.9626 gal
Conversion Example
- Convert 7 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 7 by 0.264172
- 7 × 0.264172 = 1.849204
- Rounded result: 1.8492 gal
- Convert 22.5 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 22.5 by 0.264172
- 22.5 × 0.264172 = 5.94387
- Rounded result: 5.9439 gal
- Convert 0 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 0 by 0.264172
- 0 × 0.264172 = 0
- Result is 0 gal
- Convert 30 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 30 by 0.264172
- 30 × 0.264172 = 7.92516
- Rounded result: 7.9252 gal
- Convert 5.75 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 5.75 by 0.264172
- 5.75 × 0.264172 = 1.518989
- Rounded result: 1.5190 gal
Conversion Chart
| Liters (l) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| -10.0 | -2.6417 |
| -5.0 | -1.3209 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 1.3209 |
| 10.0 | 2.6417 |
| 15.0 | 3.9626 |
| 20.0 | 5.2834 |
| 25.0 | 6.6043 |
| 30.0 | 7.9252 |
| 35.0 | 9.2460 |
| 40.0 | 10.5669 |
The chart shows liters values in left column and their equivalent gallons in the right. You can find a liters value close to what you need and see its gallon counterpart without calculation.
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Conversion Definitions
l (liter): A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Used worldwide to measure liquids and other substances volume. It’s commonly employed for beverages, fuel, and cooking. The liter is part of the metric system, with 1000 liters in one cubic meter.
gal (gallon): A gallon is a unit of volume used mainly in the United States and some other countries. The US liquid gallon equals 3.78541 liters. It’s often used to measure larger liquid quantities like fuel or milk. The gallon differs between US and UK versions, with the US gallon smaller than the UK gallon.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the conversion factor from liters to gallons 0.264172?
The factor 0.264172 comes from the definition of the US liquid gallon in terms of liters. One US gallon is defined as exactly 231 cubic inches, which converts to approximately 3.78541 liters. Dividing 1 liter by 3.78541 gives about 0.264172 gallons per liter.
Can I use the same factor to convert liters to UK gallons?
No, UK gallons are larger than US gallons. One UK gallon equals 4.54609 liters, so the conversion factor from liters to UK gallons is about 0.219969. Using the US factor with UK gallons will give incorrect results.
Is it correct to multiply liters by 0.264172 to get gallons every time?
Yes, multiplying liters by 0.264172 provides the volume in US liquid gallons. However, ensure the volume is in liters and the gallon type is US liquid. Different gallon types require different factors.
Can negative liters values be converted to gallons?
Technically, negative volume doesn’t exist physically, but mathematically, negative liters can be converted to gallons by the same factor, resulting in negative gallons. This might be used in calculations involving direction or flow, but not in measuring actual volume.
What causes slight differences when converting liters to gallons manually?
Rounding errors or using approximate conversion factors can cause small differences. The exact factor is 0.264172052, but most use 0.264172 for simplicity. Using more decimals reduces errors but makes calculations complex.