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Volume Converter
Use this free volume converter to convert liters, milliliters, gallons, quarts, pints, cups, fluid ounces, cubic meters, cubic feet, cubic yards, cubic inches and many other volume units. Enter a value, select the starting unit and choose the unit you want to convert to for an instant and accurate volume conversion.
Volume Conversion Calculator
Popular Volume Conversions
Quickly check common volume and capacity conversions below. These conversions cover popular searches such as liters to gallons, gallons to liters, liters to milliliters, cubic meters to liters, cubic feet to cubic meters and more.
What Is Volume?
Volume is the amount of three-dimensional space occupied by an object, substance or container. Volume is commonly measured in liters, milliliters, cubic meters, cubic centimeters, gallons, quarts, pints, cups, fluid ounces and cubic feet.
The correct volume unit depends on the application. The metric system commonly uses liters and cubic meters, while US customary and Imperial systems use units such as gallons, quarts, pints and fluid ounces. Engineering and construction calculations frequently use cubic meters, cubic feet and cubic yards.
Smart Unit Calc provides a convenient volume conversion calculator for converting between these different measurement systems.
Volume Units Supported
This volume converter supports metric, US customary, Imperial, scientific and cubic volume measurements.
| Volume Unit | Symbol | Base Value in Liters |
|---|---|---|
| Liter | L | 1 |
| Milliliter | mL | 0.001 |
| Centiliter | cL | 0.01 |
| Deciliter | dL | 0.1 |
| Cubic Meter | m³ | 1000 |
| Cubic Centimeter | cm³ / cc | 0.001 |
| Cubic Millimeter | mm³ | 0.000001 |
| Cubic Kilometer | km³ | 1,000,000,000,000 |
| Cubic Decimeter | dm³ | 1 |
| Cubic Foot | ft³ | 28.316846592 |
| Cubic Inch | in³ | 0.016387064 |
| Cubic Yard | yd³ | 764.554857984 |
| Cubic Mile | mi³ | 4.168181825440579e12 |
| US Liquid Gallon | gal | 3.785411784 |
| US Liquid Quart | qt | 0.946352946 |
| US Liquid Pint | pt | 0.473176473 |
| US Cup | cup | 0.2365882365 |
| US Fluid Ounce | fl oz | 0.0295735295625 |
| US Tablespoon | tbsp | 0.01478676478125 |
| US Teaspoon | tsp | 0.00492892159375 |
| Imperial Gallon | imp gal | 4.54609 |
| Imperial Quart | imp qt | 1.1365225 |
| Imperial Pint | imp pt | 0.56826125 |
| Imperial Fluid Ounce | imp fl oz | 0.0284130625 |
| Imperial Cup | imp cup | 0.284130625 |
| Imperial Tablespoon | imp tbsp | 0.0177581640625 |
| Imperial Teaspoon | imp tsp | 0.005919388020833 |
| US Dry Pint | dry pt | 0.5506104713575 |
| US Dry Quart | dry qt | 1.101220942715 |
| US Peck | pk | 8.80976754172 |
| US Bushel | bu | 35.23907016688 |
| UK Bushel | UK bu | 36.36872 |
Liters to Gallons Converter
One of the most common volume conversions is liters to gallons. When converting liters to US liquid gallons, divide the liter value by 3.785411784.
For example:
Always check whether the requested gallon is a US gallon or Imperial UK gallon, because the two units have different volumes.
Gallons to Liters Converter
To convert US gallons to liters, multiply the number of gallons by 3.785411784.
Example:
Liters to Milliliters Converter
Liters and milliliters are metric units. The conversion is simple: 1 liter equals exactly 1,000 milliliters.
Examples:
- 1 liter = 1,000 mL
- 2 liters = 2,000 mL
- 0.5 liters = 500 mL
- 0.25 liters = 250 mL
Cubic Meters to Liters
The cubic meter is the SI unit commonly used for larger volumes. One cubic meter equals exactly 1,000 liters.
Examples:
- 1 m³ = 1,000 L
- 2 m³ = 2,000 L
- 5 m³ = 5,000 L
- 10 m³ = 10,000 L
Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters
Cubic feet are commonly used in construction, HVAC, shipping, storage and engineering. One cubic foot equals approximately 0.028316846592 cubic meters.
Therefore:
Cubic Yards to Cubic Feet
Cubic yards are frequently used for soil, concrete, gravel, landscaping materials and construction quantities.
Therefore:
Cubic Inches to Liters
Cubic inches are commonly used for small volumes and some engineering applications. One cubic inch equals approximately 0.016387064 liters.
Also, because one milliliter equals one cubic centimeter:
US Gallon vs Imperial Gallon
A common source of volume conversion errors is confusing US customary units with Imperial units.
| Unit | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 US Liquid Gallon | 3.785411784 L |
| 1 Imperial UK Gallon | 4.54609 L |
| 1 US Liquid Quart | 0.946352946 L |
| 1 Imperial Quart | 1.1365225 L |
| 1 US Liquid Pint | 0.473176473 L |
| 1 Imperial Pint | 0.56826125 L |
Cooking Volume Converter
Volume conversions are frequently used in cooking and baking. Common kitchen measurements include cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, milliliters, liters and fluid ounces.
| US Kitchen Unit | Approximate Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 4.92892 mL |
| 1 tablespoon | 14.7868 mL |
| 1 US fluid ounce | 29.5735 mL |
| 1 US cup | 236.588 mL |
| 1 US quart | 946.353 mL |
| 1 US gallon | 3.78541 L |
Volume Converter for Engineering and Construction
Volume calculations are important in construction, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and industrial operations. Cubic meters, cubic feet and cubic yards are commonly used to calculate the capacity of tanks, rooms, containers, excavation areas and construction materials.
Basic Rectangular Volume Formula
If dimensions are measured in meters, the result is in cubic meters. If dimensions are measured in feet, the result is in cubic feet.
Example
Width = 3 m
Height = 2 m
Volume = 5 × 3 × 2 = 30 m³
Tank Volume and Capacity Conversion
Tank capacity can be expressed in liters, cubic meters, US gallons, Imperial gallons or other volume units. For large industrial tanks, cubic meters and liters are common, while gallons may be used in certain industries and regions.
For a cylindrical tank, the basic volume formula is:
After calculating the volume, use this converter to change the result into liters, gallons, cubic feet or another required unit.
Common Volume Conversion Chart
| From | To | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Liter | Milliliters | 1,000 mL |
| 1 Liter | US Gallons | 0.2641720524 gal |
| 1 US Gallon | Liters | 3.785411784 L |
| 1 Imperial Gallon | Liters | 4.54609 L |
| 1 Cubic Meter | Liters | 1,000 L |
| 1 Cubic Foot | Liters | 28.316846592 L |
| 1 Cubic Yard | Cubic Feet | 27 ft³ |
| 1 Cubic Inch | Milliliters | 16.387064 mL |
| 1 US Cup | Milliliters | 236.5882365 mL |
| 1 US Fluid Ounce | Milliliters | 29.5735295625 mL |
How to Use the Volume Converter
- Enter the volume value you want to convert.
- Select the original volume unit.
- Select the target volume unit.
- The converted result will appear automatically.
- Use the Swap button to reverse the conversion.
- Use Copy Result to copy the conversion to your clipboard.
Convert Volume Between Metric, US and Imperial Units
Whether you need a liters to gallons converter, gallons to liters calculator, liters to milliliters converter, cubic meters to liters converter, cubic feet to cubic meters calculator, cubic yards to cubic feet converter, cups to milliliters converter or fluid ounces to liters converter, Smart Unit Calc provides a single tool for common volume conversion needs.
The converter can be used for everyday measurements, cooking, scientific calculations, engineering, construction, manufacturing, transportation, storage tanks and general capacity calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Volume Conversion
How many liters are in 1 gallon?
One US liquid gallon equals exactly 3.785411784 liters. One Imperial UK gallon equals 4.54609 liters.
How many milliliters are in 1 liter?
There are exactly 1,000 milliliters in one liter.
How many liters are in 1 cubic meter?
One cubic meter equals exactly 1,000 liters.
How many cubic feet are in 1 cubic yard?
One cubic yard equals exactly 27 cubic feet.
What is 1 cubic foot in liters?
One cubic foot equals approximately 28.316846592 liters.
What is the difference between US and Imperial gallons?
A US gallon is approximately 3.78541 liters, while an Imperial gallon is approximately 4.54609 liters.
Is 1 milliliter equal to 1 cubic centimeter?
Yes. One milliliter is exactly equivalent to one cubic centimeter (1 mL = 1 cm³).