What is a liter?
A liter is a metric volume unit equal to one cubic decimeter or 1,000 milliliters.
How to convert liters
To convert liters, multiply the liter value by the factor for the target unit.
Unit conversion reference
Liter Conversion Calculator & Table
Convert liters to US liquid gallons, milliliters and cubic feet with a live converter, factors and common values.
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0.26417205 gal
1 L
Volume uses US liquid gallons for “gal”. Imperial gallons use a different factor.
Common liter conversions
These values are calculated from the same factors shown above, so the table is a quick reference rather than a separate set of rounded constants.
| L | gal | mL | ft³ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.26417205 | 1,000 | 0.03531467 |
| 2 | 0.5283441 | 2,000 | 0.07062933 |
| 5 | 1.32086026 | 5,000 | 0.17657333 |
| 10 | 2.64172052 | 10,000 | 0.35314667 |
| 25 | 6.60430131 | 25,000 | 0.88286667 |
| 50 | 13.20860262 | 50,000 | 1.76573333 |
| 100 | 26.41720524 | 100,000 | 3.53146667 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a liter?
A liter is a metric volume unit equal to one cubic decimeter or 1,000 milliliters.
How do I convert liters?
To convert liters, multiply the liter value by the factor for the target unit.
Can I convert another volume value?
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