🧪 Volume Converter
Convert between different volume units including liters, gallons, cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, and more. Perfect for cooking, baking, chemistry, and liquid measurements.
🧪 Volume Units Reference
Liter
L
Milliliter
mL
Cubic Meter
m³
US Gallon
gal
US Quart
qt
US Pint
pt
US Cup
cup
US Fluid Ounce
fl oz
Tablespoon
tbsp
Teaspoon
tsp
Imperial Gallon
imp gal
Table of Contents
What is a Volume Converter?
A volume converter is a tool that converts measurements of volume (the amount of space occupied by a substance) from one unit to another. Whether you need to convert liters to gallons, cups to milliliters, or tablespoons to teaspoons, a volume converter makes these calculations instant and accurate.
Volume conversions are essential in many fields including cooking, baking, chemistry, medicine, engineering, and everyday life. Different countries and industries use different measurement systems (metric vs imperial), making conversions a common necessity.
Our volume converter supports 11 different units including metric units (liters, milliliters, cubic meters) and US/Imperial units (gallons, quarts, pints, cups, fluid ounces, tablespoons, teaspoons), handling everything from tiny measurements to large volumes.
How it Works
Our volume converter uses precise conversion factors to accurately transform values between different volume units:
- Select Units: Choose the source unit and target unit from the dropdowns
- Enter Value: Input the volume measurement you want to convert
- Instant Results: The conversion is calculated automatically in real-time
- Swap Units: Click the swap button to reverse the conversion direction
The converter works by first converting to a base unit (liters), then converting to the target unit. All conversions use standard, internationally recognized conversion factors for maximum accuracy.
Supported Units
Metric Units
- Liter (L) - Base unit
- Milliliter (mL) - 0.001 liters
- Cubic Meter (m³) - 1,000 liters
US Customary Units
- US Gallon (gal) - 3.78541 liters
- US Quart (qt) - 0.946353 liters
- US Pint (pt) - 0.473176 liters
- US Cup (cup) - 0.236588 liters
- US Fluid Ounce (fl oz) - 0.0295735 liters
- Tablespoon (tbsp) - 0.0147868 liters
- Teaspoon (tsp) - 0.00492892 liters
- Imperial Gallon (imp gal) - 4.54609 liters
Common Use Cases
- Cooking & Baking: Convert recipe measurements between cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, and liters
- Chemistry & Science: Convert laboratory measurements and chemical volumes between metric and imperial units
- Medicine & Pharmacy: Convert medication dosages and liquid volumes between different units
- Automotive: Convert fuel tank capacities and fluid volumes (oil, coolant) between gallons and liters
- Manufacturing: Convert product volumes and container sizes for packaging and shipping
- International Trade: Convert volume measurements for international commerce and labeling requirements
- Home & Garden: Convert liquid measurements for watering, mixing solutions, and household tasks
Conversion Examples
Gallons to Liters
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters
Example: A 10-gallon tank holds approximately 37.85 liters. A 5-gallon bucket holds approximately 18.93 liters.
Cups to Milliliters
1 US cup = 236.588 milliliters
Example: 2 cups of water is approximately 473 milliliters. A standard coffee cup (8 fl oz) is approximately 237 milliliters.
Tablespoons to Teaspoons
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons
Example: 2 tablespoons equals 6 teaspoons. This is a common conversion in cooking and baking recipes.
US vs Imperial Gallons
1 US gallon = 3.78541 L, 1 Imperial gallon = 4.54609 L
Example: A 20-gallon US tank holds 75.7 liters, while a 20-gallon Imperial tank holds 90.9 liters. Always check which gallon system is being used!
Frequently Asked Questions
A US gallon is approximately 3.785 liters, while an Imperial gallon (used in the UK) is approximately 4.546 liters. The Imperial gallon is about 20% larger than the US gallon. Our converter includes both, so make sure you select the correct one for your needs.
There are 16 US cups in a US gallon. This is a standard conversion: 1 US gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups = 128 fluid ounces.
No! Fluid ounces measure volume, while weight ounces measure mass. One fluid ounce of water weighs approximately one ounce, but this doesn't hold true for other substances. Always use fluid ounces (fl oz) for volume conversions.
No. All conversions happen entirely in your browser. We don't store, log, or transmit any values you enter. Your calculations are completely private.