15 liters is approximately 3.9626 gallons.
To convert liters to gallons, you multiply the number of liters by the conversion factor 0.264172. This factor represents how many gallons are in one liter, allowing the conversion from metric units to US liquid gallons.
Conversion Tool
Result in gallons:
Conversion Formula
The conversion from liters to gallons uses the formula:
Gallons = Liters × 0.264172
This works because one liter equals approximately 0.264172 US liquid gallons. Multiplying the liters by this number converts the volume into gallons. The factor comes from the ratio between the metric and imperial volume units.
Example calculation for 15 liters:
- Gallons = 15 × 0.264172
- Gallons = 3.96258 (rounded to five decimals)
- Therefore, 15 liters is about 3.9626 gallons.
Conversion Example
- Convert 25 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 25 by 0.264172
- 25 × 0.264172 = 6.6043 gallons
- So, 25 liters equals about 6.6043 gallons
- Convert 5 liters to gallons:
- 5 × 0.264172 = 1.32086 gallons
- This means 5 liters is around 1.3209 gallons
- Convert 32.7 liters to gallons:
- 32.7 × 0.264172 = 8.6361 gallons
- Therefore, 32.7 liters converts to about 8.6361 gallons
- Convert 0 liters to gallons:
- 0 × 0.264172 = 0 gallons
- No volume means no gallons as well
- Convert 12.5 liters to gallons:
- 12.5 × 0.264172 = 3.30215 gallons
- So, 12.5 liters approximates to 3.3021 gallons
Conversion Chart
| Liters | Gallons |
|---|---|
| -10.0 | -2.6417 |
| -5.0 | -1.3209 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 5.0 | 1.3209 |
| 10.0 | 2.6417 |
| 15.0 | 3.9626 |
| 20.0 | 5.2834 |
| 25.0 | 6.6043 |
| 30.0 | 7.9252 |
| 35.0 | 9.2460 |
| 40.0 | 10.5669 |
This chart lets you quickly find the gallons equivalent of liters between -10 and 40. Just find your liters value on the left, then see the converted gallons on the right. Negative values represent volume deficits or reverse flow in some contexts.
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Conversion Definitions
Liters: A liter is a metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter (dm³). It measures the space occupied by liquid or gas. Liters are widely used in science, medicine, and everyday life to quantify liquids such as water, milk, or fuel. One liter equals 1,000 milliliters.
Gallons: A gallon is a unit of volume used in the United States and some other countries. The US liquid gallon equals 3.78541 liters. Gallons measure larger liquid quantities, like gasoline or milk. There are other gallons such as the UK gallon, but in US gallons, it is common to convert from liters for standard measurements.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the conversion factor 0.264172 used for liters to gallons?
This number comes from the exact relationship between metric liters and US liquid gallons. Since one gallon equals 3.78541 liters, dividing 1 by 3.78541 gives approximately 0.264172. This ratio converts liters directly into gallons by multiplication.
Can I use this conversion for UK gallons instead of US gallons?
No, UK gallons are larger, about 4.54609 liters each. Using the US conversion factor would give inaccurate results for UK gallons. To convert liters to UK gallons, a different factor of about 0.219969 should be used.
Does the conversion formula change for different substances?
The formula only converts volume units and does not depend on the substance type. However, mass or weight conversions would require density values, but volume conversions like liters to gallons stay the same regardless if water, oil, or other liquids.
How precise is the result when converting liters to gallons?
The factor 0.264172 is precise to six decimal places, which is enough for most practical purposes. More decimals can be used for scientific accuracy, but usually four decimals like 3.9626 gallons for 15 liters are sufficient for everyday use.
Is negative volume meaningful when using this conversion?
Negative volumes are mathematically possible, representing volume removal or deficit in some calculations, but physically it doesn’t represent an actual container volume. The conversion formula works the same way, but negative values should be interpreted carefully.
Last Updated : 22 July, 2025
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