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.
Our converter supports a comprehensive range of volume units, including metric (liters, milliliters), US customary (gallons, quarts, cups), UK imperial units, and cubic measurements. Perfect for cooking, chemistry, engineering, and everyday use.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Units: Metric (L, mL, m³), US (gal, qt, cup, fl oz, tbsp, tsp), UK imperial, and cubic units
- Cooking Support: Easy conversions for recipes with cup, tablespoon, and teaspoon measurements
- Instant Results: Get conversion results instantly as you type
- Precision Control: Adjustable decimal precision for your needs
- Responsive Design: Works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
- Privacy Friendly: No data is stored or sent to servers—your conversions are private
Perfect For: Cooks, bakers, chemists, engineers, students, and anyone needing accurate volume conversions between metric and imperial systems.
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.