Volume Converter

Convert between different volume units including metric (L, ml), imperial (gal, fl oz), and cubic measurements (m³, ft³).

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0.2642

1 L = 0.2642 gal (US)

⚡Quick Conversions

📊Common Volume Conversions

Cooking Cup
1 cup = 236.59 mL = 8 fl oz (US)
US Gallon
1 gal = 3.785 L = 128 fl oz (US)
Cubic Meter
1 m³ = 1000 L = 264.17 gal (US)
Tablespoon
1 tbsp = 14.79 mL = 0.5 fl oz (US)
Teaspoon
1 tsp = 4.93 mL ≈ 5 mL
UK vs US Gallon
1 UK gal = 4.546 L vs 1 US gal = 3.785 L

🧪Volume Unit Systems

Metric System
Liter-based. Includes mL, L, m³, km³.
US Customary
Gallon, quart, pint, cup, fl oz, tbsp, tsp.
UK Imperial
Different gallon, pint, and fl oz than US.
Cubic Units
ft³, in³, yd³, cm³, mm³.

💡Tips

• US and UK gallons are different - pay attention!

• 1 liter = 1000 cubic centimeters (1000 cm³)

• Use the swap button to quickly reverse conversion

• Cooking measurements vary by region (US vs metric)

📊Conversion Table

Convert 1 L to:

Metric System

Milliliter (mL)
1,000
Cubic Meter (m³)
0.001
Cubic Centimeter (cm³)
1,000
Cubic Millimeter (mm³)
1.0000e+6
Deciliter (dL)
10
Hectoliter (hL)
0.01

Imperial System

US Gallon (gal (US))
0.2642
US Fluid Ounce (fl oz (US))
33.814
US Cup (cup (US))
4.2268
US Quart (qt (US))
1.0567
US Tablespoon (tbsp (US))
67.628
US Pint (pt (US))
2.1134
US Teaspoon (tsp (US))
202.88
Cubic Foot (ft³)
0.0353
UK Gallon (gal (UK))
0.22
Cubic Inch (in³)
61.024
UK Pint (pt (UK))
1.7598
UK Fluid Ounce (fl oz (UK))
35.195
Cubic Yard (yd³)
0.0013
UK Quart (qt (UK))
0.8799

Scientific

Cubic Kilometer (km³)
1.0000e-12
METRIC SYSTEM(6 units)
Milliliter (mL)
1,000
Cubic Meter (m³)
0.001
Cubic Centimeter (cm³)
1,000
Cubic Millimeter (mm³)
1.0000e+6
Deciliter (dL)
10
Hectoliter (hL)
0.01
IMPERIAL SYSTEM(14 units)
US Gallon (gal (US))
0.2642
US Fluid Ounce (fl oz (US))
33.814
US Cup (cup (US))
4.2268
US Quart (qt (US))
1.0567
US Tablespoon (tbsp (US))
67.628
US Pint (pt (US))
2.1134
US Teaspoon (tsp (US))
202.88
Cubic Foot (ft³)
0.0353
UK Gallon (gal (UK))
0.22
Cubic Inch (in³)
61.024
UK Pint (pt (UK))
1.7598
UK Fluid Ounce (fl oz (UK))
35.195
Cubic Yard (yd³)
0.0013
UK Quart (qt (UK))
0.8799
SCIENTIFIC(1 units)
Cubic Kilometer (km³)
1.0000e-12

What is a Volume Converter?

The Volume Converter is a versatile online tool designed to help you convert between different units of volume. Whether you're following recipes, measuring liquids, or working with scientific calculations, this tool makes conversions quick and accurate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many liters are in a gallon?

A US gallon contains 3.785 liters, while a UK (imperial) gallon contains 4.546 liters. The US gallon is smaller, which is important to note when following recipes or converting fuel measurements.

How do I convert milliliters to cups?

To convert milliliters to US cups, divide by 236.588. For example, 500 mL ÷ 236.588 = 2.11 cups. Note that cup sizes vary: US cup (236.588 mL), metric cup (250 mL), UK cup (284 mL).

What's the difference between US and UK fluid ounces?

A US fluid ounce (29.5735 mL) is slightly larger than a UK fluid ounce (28.4131 mL). This difference can matter in precision recipes or scientific measurements.

How many tablespoons are in a cup?

There are 16 tablespoons (tbsp) in 1 US cup. Since 1 tbsp = 3 teaspoons (tsp), there are also 48 teaspoons in a cup. These are standard US cooking measurements.

Why do volume and capacity measurements differ?

Volume and capacity are often used interchangeably, but technically volume refers to the space something occupies (cubic units), while capacity refers to how much liquid a container can hold (liters, gallons). Our converter handles both.