Volume Converter
Convert volume between different units including liters, gallons, cubic meters, cubic feet, milliliters, and more. Get precise conversions instantly.
Common Volume Conversions
1 liter (L)
= 1000 milliliters (mL)
1 US gallon (gal)
= 3.78541 liters (L)
1 UK gallon (gal)
= 4.54609 liters (L)
1 cubic meter (m³)
= 1000 liters (L)
1 US cup
= 236.588 milliliters (mL)
1 US fluid ounce (fl oz)
= 29.5735 milliliters (mL)
1 cubic foot (ft³)
= 28.3168 liters (L)
1 oil barrel (bbl)
= 158.987 liters (L)
How to Use the Volume Converter
- Enter the value you want to convert in the "Enter Value" field.
- Select the unit you're converting from in the "From Unit" dropdown.
- Select the unit you want to convert to in the "To Unit" dropdown.
- Click the "Convert" button to see the result.
- Use the "Swap Units" button to quickly reverse the conversion.
- Click on the copy icon next to any result to copy it to your clipboard.
About Volume Units
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface. Different volume units are used around the world for various purposes, from cooking and baking to industrial applications.
Metric Volume Units
- Liter (L): The basic unit of volume in the metric system. One liter is equal to the volume of a cube with 10 cm sides.
- Milliliter (mL): Equal to 1/1000 of a liter. Commonly used for measuring small volumes of liquids.
- Cubic Meter (m³): Equal to 1000 liters. Used for measuring large volumes.
- Cubic Centimeter (cm³): Equal to one milliliter. Often used in scientific contexts.
US Customary Volume Units
- US Gallon (gal): The primary unit of volume in the US customary system. Equal to 3.78541 liters.
- US Quart (qt): Equal to 1/4 of a US gallon or 0.946353 liters.
- US Pint (pt): Equal to 1/2 of a US quart or 0.473176 liters.
- US Cup: Equal to 1/2 of a US pint or 236.588 milliliters.
- US Fluid Ounce (fl oz): Equal to 1/8 of a US cup or 29.5735 milliliters.
- US Tablespoon (tbsp): Equal to 1/2 of a US fluid ounce or 14.7868 milliliters.
- US Teaspoon (tsp): Equal to 1/3 of a US tablespoon or 4.92892 milliliters.
UK Imperial Volume Units
- UK Gallon (gal): The primary unit of volume in the UK imperial system. Equal to 4.54609 liters.
- UK Quart (qt): Equal to 1/4 of a UK gallon or 1.13652 liters.
- UK Pint (pt): Equal to 1/2 of a UK quart or 568.261 milliliters.
- UK Fluid Ounce (fl oz): Equal to 1/20 of a UK pint or 28.4131 milliliters.
Other Volume Units
- Oil Barrel (bbl): Used in the petroleum industry. Equal to 42 US gallons or 158.987 liters.
- Acre-foot: Used for measuring large volumes of water. Equal to the volume of water covering one acre to a depth of one foot, or 1,233.48 cubic meters.
It's important to note the difference between US and UK volume units. Despite having the same names, they represent different volumes. For example, a US gallon is about 0.83 of a UK gallon.