Liters (L) to UK gallons (imp gal) Conversion
Liters
The litre is a unit of volume equal to exactly one cubic decimetre (0.001 m³) and is the most widely used unit for measuring liquids in everyday life, food production, and chemistry. One litre of pure water at 4 °C has a mass of exactly 1 kilogram — an elegant relationship connecting volume and mass in the metric system. The litre is subdivided into 1,000 millilitres.
UK gallons
The UK imperial gallon is a unit of volume equal to exactly 4.54609 litres, defined by the UK Weights and Measures Act 1985. It is approximately 20% larger than the US liquid gallon. The imperial gallon is still used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and several Commonwealth countries for fuel sales, and in aviation for fuel loading in older aircraft. Four imperial quarts, eight imperial pints, or 160 imperial fluid ounces make one imperial gallon.
| Liters (L) | UK gallons (imp gal) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 0.022 imp gal |
| 1 L | 0.22 imp gal |
| 2 L | 0.4399 imp gal |
| 3 L | 0.6599 imp gal |
| 5 L | 1.0998 imp gal |
| 10 L | 2.1997 imp gal |
| 20 L | 4.3994 imp gal |
| 30 L | 6.5991 imp gal |
| 50 L | 10.9985 imp gal |
| 100 L | 21.9969 imp gal |
| 1000 L | 219.9692 imp gal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many UK gallons are in 1 liters?
1 liters (L) is exactly 0.219969 UK gallons (imp gal).
How do I convert liters to UK gallons?
Multiply the value in liters by 0.219969 to get the result in UK gallons. Or use the converter above — type any number and see the result instantly.