Volume Converter

Convert between liters, gallons, cups and other volume units

Volume Converter

Enter a value and select units to convert between volume measurements

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About Volume Units

Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface. The SI unit of volume is the cubic meter (m³), though liters (L) are more commonly used for everyday measurements.

Common Volume Units

  • Liter (L) - A metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter (dm³).
  • Milliliter (mL) - Equal to 1/1000 of a liter, or 1 cubic centimeter (cm³).
  • Gallon (US) (gal) - A unit of volume primarily used in the United States. 1 US gallon equals approximately 3.785 liters.
  • Quart (US) (qt) - Equal to 1/4 of a gallon or about 0.946 liters.
  • Cup (US) (cup) - Equal to 8 fluid ounces or about 236.6 milliliters.

Common Conversions

  • 1 liter = 0.264172 US gallons
  • 1 US gallon = 4 US quarts = 16 US cups
  • 1 US cup = 16 US tablespoons = 48 US teaspoons