26 liters is approximately 6.8702 gallons.
To convert 26 liters to gallons, you multiply the volume in liters by the conversion factor between liters and gallons. Since 1 liter equals about 0.264172 gallons, multiplying 26 by this number gives the result in gallons.
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Result in gallons:
Conversion Formula
The formula for converting liters (l) to gallons is:
Gallons = Liters × 0.264172
This works because one liter is equal to about 0.264172 gallons in the US measurement system. So, multiplying the quantity in liters by this factor converts it to gallons.
For example, to convert 26 liters:
- Start with 26 liters.
- Multiply 26 by 0.264172: 26 × 0.264172 = 6.868472.
- Rounded to four decimals, it becomes 6.8702 gallons.
Conversion Example
- Convert 10 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 10 by 0.264172.
- 10 × 0.264172 = 2.64172 gallons.
- Rounded: 2.6417 gallons.
- Convert 50 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 50 by 0.264172.
- 50 × 0.264172 = 13.2086 gallons.
- Rounded: 13.2086 gallons.
- Convert 5 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 5 by 0.264172.
- 5 × 0.264172 = 1.32086 gallons.
- Rounded: 1.3209 gallons.
- Convert 33 liters to gallons:
- Multiply 33 by 0.264172.
- 33 × 0.264172 = 8.717676 gallons.
- Rounded: 8.7177 gallons.
Conversion Chart
The chart below shows liters values from 1.0 to 51.0 converted to gallons. To use the chart, find the liters value in the left column, then look right to see the corresponding gallons value.
| Liters (l) | Gallons (gal) | Liters (l) | Gallons (gal) | Liters (l) | Gallons (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 0.2642 | 18.0 | 4.7551 | 35.0 | 9.2460 |
| 2.0 | 0.5283 | 19.0 | 5.0193 | 36.0 | 9.5102 |
| 3.0 | 0.7925 | 20.0 | 5.2834 | 37.0 | 9.7743 |
| 4.0 | 1.0567 | 21.0 | 5.5475 | 38.0 | 10.0385 |
| 5.0 | 1.3209 | 22.0 | 5.8118 | 39.0 | 10.3026 |
| 6.0 | 1.5850 | 23.0 | 6.0759 | 40.0 | 10.5669 |
| 7.0 | 1.8492 | 24.0 | 6.3401 | 41.0 | 10.8310 |
| 8.0 | 2.1134 | 25.0 | 6.6043 | 42.0 | 11.0952 |
| 9.0 | 2.3775 | 26.0 | 6.8685 | 43.0 | 11.3593 |
| 10.0 | 2.6417 | 27.0 | 7.1326 | 44.0 | 11.6235 |
| 11.0 | 2.9059 | 28.0 | 7.3968 | 45.0 | 11.8877 |
| 12.0 | 3.1701 | 29.0 | 7.6609 | 46.0 | 12.1518 |
| 13.0 | 3.4342 | 30.0 | 7.9251 | 47.0 | 12.4160 |
| 14.0 | 3.6984 | 31.0 | 8.1893 | 48.0 | 12.6801 |
| 15.0 | 3.9626 | 32.0 | 8.4534 | 49.0 | 12.9443 |
| 16.0 | 4.2268 | 33.0 | 8.7177 | 50.0 | 13.2086 |
| 17.0 | 4.4910 | 34.0 | 8.9818 | 51.0 | 13.4728 |
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Conversion Definitions
l (liter): A liter is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one cubic decimeter (dm³). It is used worldwide to measure liquids or gases, commonly in everyday contexts like beverages, fuel, or cooking. One liter contains 1000 milliliters and is slightly more than a quart.
gallons: A gallon is a unit of volume used chiefly in the United States and the United Kingdom, but the sizes differ. The US gallon equals 3.78541 liters, while the UK (imperial) gallon is about 4.54609 liters. Gallons measure liquids like fuel, milk, or water and vary by region.
Conversion FAQs
Why does converting liters to gallons give different results in US and UK measurements?
The US gallon and UK gallon are defined differently. The US gallon is about 3.785 liters, while the UK gallon is larger at approximately 4.546 liters. So, converting 26 liters to US gallons uses one factor, and UK gallons use another. This difference causes variations in results.
Can I convert liters to gallons without a calculator?
Yes, by remembering the approximate factor 1 liter ≈ 0.264 gallons, you can estimate conversions by multiplying. For rough calculations, multiplying by 0.25 or dividing liters by 4 gives an easy, though less precise, estimate of gallons.
Does the temperature or substance affect the liters to gallons conversion?
The conversion factor between liters and gallons is fixed and does not change with temperature or substance. However, volume of liquids can expand or contract with temperature, so measured volumes can slightly differ depending on conditions, but the mathematical conversion stays the same.
Why is the conversion factor 0.264172 and not a simple fraction?
The factor 0.264172 comes from the exact definition of the US gallon in cubic inches and the liter in cubic centimeters. Since these units are defined precisely, their ratio is a decimal number rather than a neat fraction, resulting in 0.264172 gallons per liter.
Is the conversion from liters to gallons reversible?
Yes, converting gallons back to liters involves dividing by the factor or multiplying by its reciprocal, about 3.78541 for US gallons. The process is straightforward and ensures you can switch between units both ways accurately.