7 liters is approximately 1.849 gallons.
To convert 7 liters (l) to gallons (gal), you multiply the number of liters by the conversion factor between liters and gallons. Since 1 liter equals about 0.264172 gallons, multiplying 7 by 0.264172 gives the result in gallons.
Conversion Tool
Result in gal:
Conversion Formula
The conversion formula from liters (l) to gallons (gal) is:
gallons = liters × 0.264172
This formula works because one liter equals approximately 0.264172 gallons in the US liquid measurement system. To convert any volume from liters to gallons, multiply the liter value by 0.264172.
Example calculation for 7 liters:
- Start with 7 liters
- Multiply by 0.264172: 7 × 0.264172 = 1.849204 gallons
- Rounded result: 1.849 gallons
Conversion Example
- Convert 12 liters to gallons:
- Take 12 liters
- Multiply by 0.264172: 12 × 0.264172 = 3.170064 gallons
- Result is about 3.170 gallons
- Convert 3.5 liters to gallons:
- Start with 3.5 liters
- 3.5 × 0.264172 = 0.924602 gallons
- Rounded to 0.925 gallons
- Convert 25 liters to gallons:
- 25 liters multiplied by 0.264172
- 25 × 0.264172 = 6.6043 gallons
- Result is about 6.604 gallons
- Convert 0.75 liters to gallons:
- 0.75 × 0.264172 = 0.198129 gallons
- Rounded value is 0.198 gallons
- Convert 15 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 15 by 0.264172
- 15 × 0.264172 = 3.96258 gallons
- Approximately 3.963 gallons
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows liters values from -18.0 to 32.0 and their equivalent gallons. To use the chart, find the liter value you’re interested in, and look across the row to find the corresponding gallons. Negative values are included for reference in cases like measurement differences or theoretical contexts.
| Liters (l) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|
| -18.0 | -4.7551 |
| -16.0 | -4.2268 |
| -14.0 | -3.6984 |
| -12.0 | -3.1701 |
| -10.0 | -2.6417 |
| -8.0 | -2.1134 |
| -6.0 | -1.5850 |
| -4.0 | -1.0567 |
| -2.0 | -0.5283 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 2.0 | 0.5283 |
| 4.0 | 1.0567 |
| 6.0 | 1.5850 |
| 8.0 | 2.1134 |
| 10.0 | 2.6417 |
| 12.0 | 3.1701 |
| 14.0 | 3.6984 |
| 16.0 | 4.2268 |
| 18.0 | 4.7551 |
| 20.0 | 5.2834 |
| 22.0 | 5.8118 |
| 24.0 | 6.3401 |
| 26.0 | 6.8685 |
| 28.0 | 7.3968 |
| 30.0 | 7.9252 |
| 32.0 | 8.4535 |
Related Conversion Questions
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Conversion Definitions
l (liter): A liter is a unit of volume in the metric system, defined as the volume of a cube that is 10 centimeters on each side. It is commonly used throughout the world to measure liquids and gases, with one liter equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter.
gal (gallon): A gallon is a unit of volume used in the United States and some other countries. The US liquid gallon equals 128 fluid ounces or about 3.785 liters. It is commonly used to measure larger liquid volumes, like gasoline or milk, in everyday life.
Conversion FAQs
Why is the conversion factor 0.264172 for liters to gallons?
The factor 0.264172 comes from the exact volume comparison between metric liters and US liquid gallons. One US gallon equals 3.785411784 liters, so dividing 1 by this value gives approximately 0.264172 gallons per liter. This allows precise conversions between these units.
Does this conversion apply to UK gallons as well?
No, the conversion factor 0.264172 is for US liquid gallons only. UK gallons are larger, about 4.54609 liters per gallon, so converting liters to UK gallons requires a different factor (about 0.219969). Be sure which gallon unit you need before converting.
Can I use this conversion for any liquid?
Yes, the conversion between liters and gallons is a volume-to-volume conversion and does not depend on the type of liquid. Whether water, oil, or gasoline, converting units works the same. However, density or weight conversions need additional information.
Is rounding off after conversion acceptable?
Rounding is common for practical purposes but can introduce small errors. Depending on your needs, you may round to two or four decimal places. For scientific or engineering calculations, using more precise values without rounding is better.
Why do negative liters appear in the chart?
Negative liters are theoretical or used for mathematical completeness, such as in calibration or error analysis. Physically, negative volume does not exist but including negative values helps understand conversion behavior across a range, including below zero.
Last Updated : 22 July, 2025
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