Liters to UK Gallons Converter
L → gal · 🧪 Volume
1 Liters = 0.21996925 UK Gallons
How to convert Liters to UK Gallons
To convert Liters to UK Gallons, multiply the value in Liters by 0.21996925. For example, 5 L = 1.0998462 gal.
If you need to convert from Liters to UK Gallons, the key figure to remember is that one Liters equals 0.21996925 UK Gallons. This page gives you a live calculator, a full reference table, and the underlying formula so you can convert L to gal with complete confidence.
Volume conversions are essential in the kitchen, in science, and in any situation involving liquids or capacity. They're also one of the trickiest areas because US and UK (imperial) measurements share names but differ in size.
Understanding Liters and UK Gallons
A US gallon (3.785 liters) is noticeably smaller than a UK gallon (4.546 liters) — about 20% less. The same applies to pints, quarts, and fluid ounces. Cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons are the backbone of recipe measurement, while liters and milliliters dominate scientific and most international contexts. This US/UK split is the single biggest source of error in volume conversion.
How accurate is this conversion?
Volume conversions here use the internationally accepted definitions: the US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 liters and the imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 liters. Always confirm which system a recipe or specification uses before converting.
All conversion factors on ClearUnits are based on internationally recognised standards (the International System of Units, SI, and official definitions). Factors are reviewed for accuracy and the calculator uses full-precision values, rounding only the displayed result.
Quick reference: common Liters to UK Gallons values
The most frequently searched conversions are 1 Liters = 0.21996925 UK Gallons, 5 Liters = 1.0998462 UK Gallons, 10 Liters = 2.1996925 UK Gallons, and 100 Liters = 21.996925 UK Gallons. The full table further down covers every common value, and the calculator handles any number you need in between.
Pro tip: When following a recipe, check the source country first. A British recipe calling for a pint of liquid means 568 mL, while an American pint is only 473 mL — enough difference to affect the result of baking and sauces.
Liters to UK Gallons — Conversion Table
| Liters (L) | UK Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 0.021996925 gal |
| 0.25 L | 0.054992312 gal |
| 0.5 L | 0.10998462 gal |
| 1 L | 0.21996925 gal |
| 2 L | 0.4399385 gal |
| 5 L | 1.0998462 gal |
| 10 L | 2.1996925 gal |
| 25 L | 5.4992312 gal |
| 50 L | 10.998462 gal |
| 100 L | 21.996925 gal |
| 250 L | 54.992312 gal |
| 500 L | 109.98462 gal |
| 1000 L | 219.96925 gal |