16 liters equals approximately 4.2268 gallons.
To convert 16 liters to gallons, multiply the number of liters by the conversion factor 0.264172. This factor represents how many gallons are in one liter, so multiplying 16 by 0.264172 gives the equivalent volume in gallons.
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Result in gallon:
Conversion Formula
The formula to convert liters to gallons is:
gallons = liters × 0.264172
This works because 1 liter equals approximately 0.264172 gallons. Multiplying the liter value by this conversion factor gives the volume in gallons. The constant 0.264172 comes from the definition that 1 US gallon is equal to 3.78541 liters.
Example calculation for 16 liters:
- Start with 16 liters
- Multiply by 0.264172: 16 × 0.264172 = 4.226752
- Round to four decimals: 4.2268 gallons
Conversion Example
- Convert 5 liters to gallons:
- 5 × 0.264172 = 1.32086 gallons
- Rounded result: 1.3209 gallons
- Convert 10.5 liters to gallons:
- 10.5 × 0.264172 = 2.7738 gallons
- Rounded result: 2.7738 gallons
- Convert 25 liters to gallons:
- 25 × 0.264172 = 6.6043 gallons
- Rounded result: 6.6043 gallons
- Convert 0.75 liters to gallons:
- 0.75 × 0.264172 = 0.1981 gallons
- Rounded result: 0.1981 gallons
Conversion Chart
This chart shows liters from -9.0 to 41.0 converted to gallons. Negative values may represent theoretical or reverse flow volumes. To use, find the liter value in the left column and read across to see the gallon equivalent.
| Liters | Gallons |
|---|---|
| -9.0 | -2.3775 |
| -5.0 | -1.3209 |
| -1.0 | -0.2642 |
| 0.0 | 0.0000 |
| 1.0 | 0.2642 |
| 5.0 | 1.3209 |
| 10.0 | 2.6417 |
| 16.0 | 4.2268 |
| 20.0 | 5.2834 |
| 25.0 | 6.6043 |
| 30.0 | 7.9252 |
| 35.0 | 9.2460 |
| 40.0 | 10.5669 |
| 41.0 | 10.8311 |
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Conversion Definitions
Liter: The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (1 dm³), which is 1,000 cubic centimeters. It is used worldwide for measuring liquids and gases, and is common in scientific, medical, and everyday contexts for volume quantification.
Gallon: The gallon is a unit of volume used primarily in the United States and some other countries. The US liquid gallon equals 3.78541 liters. It is used for measuring larger liquid quantities, especially for fuel, beverages, and other fluids.
Conversion FAQs
Why does the conversion factor between liter and gallon have so many decimals?
The conversion factor 0.264172 is precise to reflect the exact volume relation between liters and US gallons. Because 1 gallon equals 3.78541 liters, the inverse (1 ÷ 3.78541) must be exact to ensure accurate conversions, especially in scientific and industrial uses.
Can I convert liters to gallons using an approximate factor?
Yes, using 0.26 as an approximate factor is possible for rough estimates, but it can cause errors in precise calculations. The exact factor 0.264172 should be used when accuracy is needed, like in recipes, fuel measurement, or laboratory experiments.
Is the gallon used in this conversion the same worldwide?
No, there are different gallons like the US liquid gallon and the UK imperial gallon. This conversion uses the US liquid gallon, which is smaller than the imperial gallon (4.54609 liters). Confusing these can cause measurement errors.
Can negative liters be converted to gallons?
Negative liters don’t represent physical volumes but can appear in mathematical contexts such as flow direction or balance calculations. The conversion process is the same mathematically but doesn’t correspond to a real volume.
Does temperature affect the liter to gallon conversion?
The conversion factor itself is fixed, but volume can change with temperature due to thermal expansion of liquids. Therefore, the measured volume in liters or gallons may vary slightly based on temperature but the conversion formula remains unchanged.