Volume Converter

Convert between liters, gallons, milliliters, cups, pints, quarts and more

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1 liter = 1,000 mL = 0.264172 US gallons

1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters

1 UK gallon = 4.54609 liters

1 cup = 236.588 mL

How Volume Conversion Works

Volume measures the three-dimensional space occupied by a substance. The liter (L) is the most common metric unit for everyday volume.

Metric Volume

Milliliter (mL), liter (L), cubic centimeter (cm³ = mL), cubic meter (m³ = 1000 L).

US vs UK Measurements

US and UK gallons, pints, and fluid ounces differ. A UK gallon (4.546 L) is about 20% larger than a US gallon (3.785 L).

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cups are in a liter?

There are approximately 4.22675 US cups in one liter.

What is the difference between US and UK gallons?

A US gallon is 3.78541 liters, while a UK gallon is 4.54609 liters. The UK gallon is about 20% larger.

How many ml are in a fluid ounce?

There are approximately 29.5735 ml in one US fluid ounce.

How many liters are in a cubic meter?

There are exactly 1,000 liters in one cubic meter.

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