Volume Converter
Convert between liters, gallons, cups, and other volume units
Common Volume Conversions
Liter to Gallon
1 L = 0.26 gal
Gallon to Liter
1 gal = 3.79 L
Cup to Milliliter
1 cup = 237 ml
Quart to Liter
1 qt = 0.95 L
Pint to Milliliter
1 pt = 473 ml
Fluid Ounce to Milliliter
1 fl oz = 29.6 ml
About Volume Measurement
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface. It is a derived SI unit expressed in cubic meters (m³), though liters are commonly used for everyday measurements. Volume calculations are essential in cooking, chemistry, engineering, and countless other fields.
Common Applications
- • Cooking and baking recipes
- • Chemical laboratory measurements
- • Fuel tank and container capacity
- • Medical dosage calculations
- • Construction and concrete mixing
- • Beverage and food packaging
Unit Systems
- • Metric: liter, milliliter, cubic meter
- • US Customary: gallon, quart, pint, cup
- • Imperial: imperial gallon, imperial pint
- • Cooking: tablespoon, teaspoon, fluid ounce
- • Oil/Gas: barrel, cubic foot
Important Distinction
Be aware of the difference between US and Imperial gallons: 1 US gallon = 3.785 liters, while 1 Imperial gallon = 4.546 liters. This distinction is crucial for international trade, fuel efficiency calculations, and precise measurements.