litres to UK gallons – convert L to UK gal
Convert litres to UK gallons (L to UK gal, also called imperial gallons) for fuel, water tanks, classic cars and older equipment. This page links to the main volume converter with L → UK gal pre-selected.
Open the interactive L → UK gal converter:
Use main converter (L → UK gal) or switch to UK gal → LOn the homepage you can also convert between litres, US gallons, cubic metres and millilitres.
Quick reference: litres to UK gallons
1 litre ≈ 0.219969 UK gallons. Example values:
| Litres (L) | UK gallons (approx.) |
|---|---|
| 5 L | 1.10 UK gal |
| 10 L | 2.20 UK gal |
| 20 L | 4.40 UK gal |
| 50 L | 11.00 UK gal |
| 60 L | 13.20 UK gal |
| 100 L | 22.00 UK gal |
Why convert litres to UK gallons?
People often convert L to UK gal when they:
- Compare modern fuel tank sizes with classic car specifications.
- Size water butts, heating oil tanks or storage drums.
- Read older manuals or DIY books that quote imperial gallons.
- Discuss fuel consumption in miles per gallon alongside litres per 100 km.
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What is the formula for litres to UK gallons?
Multiply litres by 0.219969. Example: 45 L × 0.219969 ≈ 9.90 UK gal.
How many litres are in a UK gallon?
1 UK gallon ≈ 4.54609 litres.
Is a UK gallon bigger than a US gallon?
Yes. A UK gallon (≈ 4.546 L) is larger than a US gallon (≈ 3.785 L).
Page last updated: 2 December 2025.