Volume Converter - Convert Volume Units
Convert metric, US customary, and Imperial volume units used in cooking, beverages, science, and everyday measurement.
What Is a Volume Converter?
A volume converter converts a quantity of space or liquid capacity from one unit to another. This tool covers metric SI units, US customary kitchen and liquid measures, Imperial (UK) liquid measures, and common cubic units used in science and engineering.
How to Use This Converter
- Enter a value — Type the number you want to convert. Changing the value does not update the displayed result yet.
- Select From — Choose the unit of the value you entered. The displayed result stays unchanged until you convert.
- Select To — Choose the unit you want to convert to. The displayed result still waits for Convert.
- Press Convert or Enter — Click Convert, or press Enter in the Value field, to calculate the result.
- Swap — Reverse the From and To units and convert using the current value.
- Copy Result — Copy the currently displayed conversion result.
- Reset — Restore the default 1 liter to US fluid ounce conversion.
Volume Unit Conversion Table
All factors below are the same values used by the converter. One milliliter and one cubic centimeter are the same volume; both labels are included because cm³ is common in science and medicine.
| Group | Unit | Abbreviation | Conversion to Liters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metric / SI | Microliter | µL | 0.000001 L |
| Metric / SI | Milliliter | mL | 0.001 L |
| Metric / SI | Cubic centimeter | cm³ | 0.001 L |
| Metric / SI | Centiliter | cL | 0.01 L |
| Metric / SI | Deciliter | dL | 0.1 L |
| Metric / SI | Liter | L | 1 L |
| Metric / SI | Cubic meter | m³ | 1,000 L |
| US customary | US teaspoon | tsp | 0.00492892159375 L |
| US customary | US tablespoon | tbsp | 0.01478676478125 L |
| US customary | US fluid ounce | US fl oz | 0.0295735295625 L |
| US customary | US cup | US cup | 0.2365882365 L |
| US customary | US pint | US pt | 0.473176473 L |
| US customary | US quart | US qt | 0.946352946 L |
| US customary | US gallon | US gal | 3.785411784 L |
| Imperial | Imperial fluid ounce | imp fl oz | 0.0284130625 L |
| Imperial | Imperial pint | imp pt | 0.56826125 L |
| Imperial | Imperial quart | imp qt | 1.1365225 L |
| Imperial | Imperial gallon | imp gal | 4.54609 L |
| Cubic / engineering | Cubic inch | in³ | 0.016387064 L |
| Cubic / engineering | Cubic foot | ft³ | 28.316846592 L |
Practical Uses
- Cooking and recipes: Convert US teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, and metric milliliters or liters.
- Beverages: Compare US and Imperial pints, fluid ounces, and gallons.
- Science and education: Convert microliters, milliliters, liters, cubic centimeters, and cubic meters.
- Laboratory measurements: Use µL, mL, and cm³ for small liquid volumes. This tool does not provide medical advice.
- Engineering and shipping: Convert cubic inches and cubic feet alongside liters and cubic meters.
Common Volume Conversions
| From | To | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 liter | milliliters | 1,000 mL |
| 1 milliliter | microliters | 1,000 µL |
| 1 cubic centimeter | milliliters | 1 mL |
| 1 US gallon | US quarts | 4 US qt |
| 1 US gallon | US cups | 16 US cup |
| 1 US gallon | US fluid ounces | 128 US fl oz |
| 1 Imperial gallon | Imperial pints | 8 imp pt |
| 1 Imperial gallon | Imperial fluid ounces | 160 imp fl oz |
| 1 cubic inch | milliliters | 16.387064 mL |
| 1 cubic foot | liters | 28.316846592 L |
Frequently Asked Questions
What volume units can I convert?
This converter supports microliters (µL), milliliters (mL), cubic centimeters (cm³), centiliters (cL), deciliters (dL), liters (L), cubic meters (m³), US teaspoons, tablespoons, fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, and gallons, Imperial fluid ounces, pints, quarts, and gallons, plus cubic inches and cubic feet.
What is the difference between US and Imperial gallons?
A US gallon is 3.785411784 liters (128 US fluid ounces). An Imperial gallon is 4.54609 liters (160 Imperial fluid ounces). They are labeled separately in this converter so a US gallon is never treated as an Imperial gallon.
How many cups are in a US gallon?
There are exactly 16 US customary cups in 1 US gallon. The US customary cup used here is 236.5882365 mL. Some recipes use a metric cup of 250 mL; that is a different size and is not listed as its own unit.
How many fluid ounces are in a US gallon?
There are exactly 128 US fluid ounces in 1 US gallon. An Imperial gallon has 160 Imperial fluid ounces.
Is a milliliter the same as a cubic centimeter?
Yes. 1 mL and 1 cm³ are the same volume. Both options are included because milliliters are common for liquids and cm³ (cc) is common in science, medicine, and engineering.
Can I convert cooking measurements?
Yes. You can convert US teaspoons, tablespoons, fluid ounces, and cups to milliliters and liters. The teaspoon and tablespoon values are the US customary sizes (1 US fluid ounce = 2 tablespoons = 6 teaspoons).
Does the converter support Imperial units?
Yes. Imperial fluid ounces, pints, quarts, and gallons are included and labeled as Imperial so they are not mixed up with US customary units.
How precise are the results?
Conversions use standard SI metric factors, the US gallon of 3.785411784 liters with exact US liquid subdivisions, and the Imperial gallon of 4.54609 liters with exact Imperial subdivisions. Results are formatted to keep meaningful precision without padding extra zeros.
Is this volume converter free?
Yes. It is free to use, with no registration or subscription. After the page loads, the converter also works offline.