Volume Converter
Convert between different volume units instantly and accurately
Quick Reference
Common Volume Conversions
| From | To | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | Gallons | 0.264 gal |
| 1 gal | Liters | 3.785 L |
| 1 cup | Milliliters | 237 mL |
| 1 fl oz | Milliliters | 29.574 mL |
| 1 tbsp | Milliliters | 14.787 mL |
| 1 m³ | Liters | 1,000 L |
Cooking Measurements
1 Teaspoon
5 mL
1 Tablespoon
15 mL = 3 tsp
1 Cup
237 mL = 16 tbsp
1 Fluid Ounce
30 mL = 2 tbsp
About Volume Conversion
Volume is a measure of the amount of three-dimensional space occupied by a substance, container, or object. It's commonly used in cooking, chemistry, engineering, and everyday life. Different countries and industries use different volume measurement systems.
Metric Units
- Milliliter (mL): Small volumes, medicine, cooking (1 mL = 1 cm³)
- Liter (L): Beverages, containers, fuel (1 L = 1,000 mL)
- Cubic Meter (m³): Large volumes, shipping, construction (1 m³ = 1,000 L)
Imperial Units
- Teaspoon/Tablespoon: Cooking measurements, medicine
- Fluid Ounce (fl oz): Beverages, cosmetics (1 fl oz ≈ 30 mL)
- Cup: Cooking, baking (1 cup = 8 fl oz = 237 mL)
- Pint (pt): Beverages, milk (1 pt = 2 cups = 473 mL)
- Quart (qt): Larger containers (1 qt = 2 pt = 946 mL)
- Gallon (gal): Fuel, large containers (1 gal = 4 qt = 3.785 L)
- Cubic Foot (ft³): Large volumes (1 ft³ = 28.317 L)
US vs UK Gallons
Note: This converter uses US gallons. UK (Imperial) gallons are larger:
• 1 US gallon = 3.785 L
• 1 UK gallon = 4.546 L
Conversion Formulas
Metric System
1 L = 1,000 mL
1 m³ = 1,000 L
Liters ↔ Gallons
1 L = 0.264 gal (US)
1 gal (US) = 3.785 L
Cooking Measurements
1 cup = 16 tbsp
1 tbsp = 3 tsp
Volume Scaling
Volume = L × W × H
If dimensions double, volume increases 8×
Frequently Asked Questions
How many liters are in a gallon?
1 US gallon equals 3.785 liters. For UK (Imperial) gallons, 1 gallon equals 4.546 liters.
What's the difference between ml and L?
Milliliter (mL) and liter (L) are both metric volume units. 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters. mL is used for small amounts, L for larger volumes.
How many cups in a liter?
1 liter equals approximately 4.23 cups (US). This is useful for converting cooking recipes.
Is a fluid ounce the same as an ounce?
No. A fluid ounce (fl oz) measures volume, while an ounce (oz) measures weight. 1 fl oz = 30 mL, but the weight varies by substance.
Why do volume units cube when converting?
Because volume is three-dimensional, you must cube the conversion factor. For example: 1 m = 3.28 ft, so 1 m³ = (3.28)³ = 35.31 ft³.