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Volume Converter
Convert volume between litres, millilitres, cubic metres, US and imperial gallons, quarts, pints, cups and fluid ounces.
Volume Converter
Legendary capacity mapping with fluid dynamics.
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About the Volume Converter
Convert volume between litres, millilitres, cubic metres, US and imperial gallons, quarts, pints, cups and fluid ounces.
How to use the Volume Converter
- Enter the Value and choose the Unit.
- Press Convert to see the volume in every unit.
Formula and method
Values are converted through litres, for example litres = US gallons × 3.78541.
| Unit | Equals |
|---|---|
| 1 litre | 0.264172 US gal |
| 1 US gallon | 3.78541 L |
| 1 imperial gallon | 4.54609 L |
| 1 US cup | 236.588 mL |
| 1 US fl oz | 29.5735 mL |
| 1 m³ | 1,000 L |
Worked example
A 12-gallon fuel tank holds 12 × 3.78541 = 45.4 litres.
Liquid measures. 1 US gallon = 3.785 L, so a 12 gallon tank holds about 45.4 L. 1 US cup ≈ 236.6 mL.
When to use the Volume Converter
- Converting cooking measures such as cups, millilitres and fluid ounces.
- Converting fuel, tank and container sizes.
- Working with international recipes and product labels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using US cups for a recipe written with metric cups, which are slightly different.
- Assuming a UK pint equals a US pint. A UK pint is about 568 mL and a US pint is about 473 mL.
Tips
- A US gallon is about 17 percent smaller than an imperial gallon.
- For cooking, remember that a US cup is not the same as a metric cup (250 mL).
Frequently asked questions
How many millilitres are in a litre?
1,000 millilitres.
How many millilitres are in a tablespoon?
About 15 mL for a US tablespoon.
What is the difference between fluid ounces and ounces?
Fluid ounces measure volume, and ounces measure weight.