10 litres is equal to approximately 2.6417 gallons.
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To convert litres to gallons, you multiply the number of litres by the conversion factor 0.264172. This factor comes from the relation between these two units of volume, where 1 litre equals about 0.264172 gallons.
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Result in gallon:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert litres to gallons is:
Gallons = Litres × 0.264172
This works because one litre is defined as exactly one cubic decimeter, and one gallon (US liquid) equals approximately 3.78541 litres, so the inverse is 1 litre equals 0.264172 gallons.
For example, converting 10 litres:
- Multiply 10 by 0.264172
- 10 × 0.264172 = 2.64172 gallons
- Rounded to 4 decimal places: 2.6417 gallons
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 litres to gallons:
- Multiply 5 by 0.264172
- 5 × 0.264172 = 1.32086 gallons
- Result: about 1.3209 gallons
- Convert 20 litres to gallons:
- 20 × 0.264172 = 5.28344 gallons
- Rounded result is 5.2834 gallons
- Convert 0 litres to gallons:
- 0 × 0.264172 = 0 gallons
- This means no volume at all
- Convert 12.5 litres to gallons:
- 12.5 × 0.264172 = 3.30215 gallons
- Rounded as 3.3022 gallons
- Convert 7.8 litres to gallons:
- 7.8 × 0.264172 = 2.05955 gallons
- Approximate to 2.0596 gallons
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows conversions from litres (ranging -15.0 to 35.0) to gallons. Negative values can represent volumes removed or owed. To use, find your litre value in the left column then check the corresponding gallons on the right.
| Litres | Gallons |
|---|---|
| -15.0 | -3.9626 |
| -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 |
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Conversion Definitions
Litres: Litres is a unit of volume in the metric system, defined as the volume occupied by a cube measuring 10 centimeters on each side. It is commonly used to measure liquids and sometimes solids like grains, it equals 1,000 cubic centimeters or 1 cubic decimeter, widely used worldwide.
Gallon: Gallon is a unit of volume mainly used in the United States and some other countries. One US liquid gallon equals 3.78541 litres. It is divided into 4 quarts and 128 fluid ounces. Gallons are typically used to measure fuel, milk, and other liquids in everyday life.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the conversion factor 0.264172 and not a simpler number?
The factor 0.264172 comes from the exact relationship between litres and US liquid gallons. Since 1 gallon equals 3.78541 litres, the inverse is 1 litre equals 1/3.78541, which is approximately 0.264172. This is not a simple fraction because these units originate from different measurement systems.
Can I use this conversion for UK gallons as well?
No, UK gallons, also called imperial gallons, differ from US gallons. One UK gallon equals about 4.54609 litres, so the conversion factor for litres to UK gallons is approximately 0.219969. Using the US gallon factor will give incorrect results for UK gallons.
How accurate is the decimal approximation in conversions?
The decimal 0.264172 is rounded to six decimal places, which is sufficient for most everyday uses like cooking or fuel measurement. However, for scientific or industrial purposes, more precise values or exact fractions may be used to avoid rounding errors.
What happens if I input negative litres in the converter?
Negative litres represent a volume less than zero, which might be used in calculations involving deficits or removal of liquid. The converter calculates a corresponding negative gallon value by multiplying the negative litre amount by the conversion factor.
Is it better to convert litres to gallons or gallons to litres?
It depends on the context. If your measurements are in litres and you need gallons, convert litres to gallons using the factor 0.264172. If you have gallons and want litres, multiply gallons by 3.78541 instead. Choosing the right direction avoids confusion and errors.