Liters to Gallons Converter
Convert beer and beverage volume measurements from liters to US gallons quickly and accurately. Enter any liter value and get the equivalent in gallons for brewing, cooking, and liquid measurements.
Common Liters to Gallons Conversions
| Liters (L) | US Gallons |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264 gallons |
| 2 L | 0.528 gallons |
| 3.785 L | 1 gallon |
| 5 L | 1.321 gallons |
| 10 L | 2.642 gallons |
| 19 L (5 gal carboy) | 5.019 gallons |
| 20 L | 5.283 gallons |
| 50 L | 13.209 gallons |
| 100 L | 26.417 gallons |
How to Convert Liters to Gallons
Converting liters to gallons is one of the most common volume conversions needed when working with beer, beverages, and liquid measurements. This is particularly important for homebrewers, as brewing equipment and recipes often use different measurement systems.
The Conversion Formula
The formula to convert liters to US gallons uses the relationship between these units through fluid ounces:
This can be simplified to:
One US gallon equals 128 fluid ounces or approximately 3.785 liters.
Example 1: Converting 10 Liters to Gallons
Using the formula:
gallons = 10 × 0.26417 = 2.64 gallons
Example 2: Converting 19 Liters to Gallons
Using the formula:
gallons = 19 × 0.26417 = 5.02 gallons
What Is a US Gallon?
The US gallon is a unit of liquid volume used primarily in the United States. Key facts:
- 1 US gallon = 128 fluid ounces
- 1 US gallon = 3.785 liters
- 1 US gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints
- 1 US gallon = 16 cups
US Gallon vs. Imperial Gallon
Be aware that there are two types of gallons:
- US gallon: 3.785 liters (used in this converter)
- Imperial gallon: 4.546 liters (used in UK and some Commonwealth countries)
The US gallon is approximately 20% smaller than the Imperial gallon, which can cause confusion in international brewing contexts.
Why Convert Between These Units?
Understanding the conversion between liters and gallons is essential for:
Homebrewing: US homebrew recipes typically use gallons, while European recipes and some equipment use liters. A standard homebrew batch is 5 gallons (about 19 liters).
Commercial Brewing: International trade and equipment from different countries require conversion between measurement systems.
Keg Sizes: Understanding keg volumes in both systems helps with inventory and ordering.
Recipe Scaling: Converting recipes between metric and US standard measurements.
Common Brewing Volumes
- 1 gallon batch: 3.785 L (small test batches)
- 5 gallon batch: 18.93 L (standard homebrew)
- 10 gallon batch: 37.85 L (larger homebrew)
- Half barrel keg: 15.5 gal (58.67 L)
- Beer barrel: 31 gal (117.35 L)