5 Liters to US Gallons
5 L = 1.321 gal
US Gallons (gal)
1.321
5 L = 1.321 gal
How the conversion works
A liter is the metric base unit of volume; one US gallon equals 3.785411784 liters. To go the other way, divide liters by 3.785411784 to get US gallons.
Formula: US gallons = liters ÷ 3.785411784
Quick reference
| Liters (L) | US Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.264 |
| 5 | 1.321 |
| 10 | 2.642 |
| 20 | 5.283 |
| 50 | 13.209 |
FAQ
- How many gallons is 5 liters?
- 5 L ≈ 1.3209 US gallons (or about 1.10 UK imperial gallons).
- Quick mental check?
- Multiply liters by 0.264 to estimate US gallons. 5 × 0.264 ≈ 1.32 gal.
- Are US and UK gallons the same?
- No. 1 US gallon ≈ 3.785 L, while 1 UK gallon ≈ 4.546 L.