Convert Liters to imperial gallons
1 liter = 0.219969 imperial gallons · imp gal = L ÷ 4.54609
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from liters, the metric volume unit for fuel, drinks, and containers, to imperial gallons, the UK volume unit about 20 percent larger than a US gallon. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Liters to imperial gallons conversion table
| Liters (L) | Imperial gallons (imp gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.219969 imp gal |
| 2 L | 0.439938 imp gal |
| 3 L | 0.659908 imp gal |
| 5 L | 1.0998 imp gal |
| 10 L | 2.1997 imp gal |
| 15 L | 3.2995 imp gal |
| 20 L | 4.3994 imp gal |
| 25 L | 5.4992 imp gal |
| 50 L | 10.9985 imp gal |
| 75 L | 16.4977 imp gal |
| 100 L | 21.9969 imp gal |
| 250 L | 54.9923 imp gal |
| 500 L | 109.98 imp gal |
| 1,000 L | 219.97 imp gal |
The formula
imp gal = L ÷ 4.54609Because both units measure volume, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.
Convert the other way
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Frequently asked questions
- How many imperial gallons are in a liter?
- There are 0.219969 imperial gallons in 1 liter. The formula is imp gal = L ÷ 4.54609.
- How do you convert liters to imperial gallons?
- Use the formula imp gal = L ÷ 4.54609. For example, 10 liters equals 2.1997 imperial gallons.
- Is the liters to imperial gallons conversion exact?
- Yes. Liters and imperial gallons are both units of volume, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is L short for?
- L is the standard symbol for liter (also written as litres). imp gal is the symbol for imperial gallon.