Volume Converter
Easily convert between different volume units including liters, gallons, milliliters, cups, and more.
Popular Volume Conversions
Complete List of Volume Units for Conversion
1 Liter [L] = 0.00100000 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Milliliter [mL] = 0.00000100000 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Cubic centimeter [cm³] = 0.00000100000 Cubic meter [m³]
Cubic centimeter to Cubic meter, Cubic meter to Cubic centimeter
1 Cubic decimeter [dm³] = 0.00100000 Cubic meter [m³]
Cubic decimeter to Cubic meter, Cubic meter to Cubic decimeter
1 Cubic kilometer [km³] = 1.00000e+9 Cubic meter [m³]
Cubic kilometer to Cubic meter, Cubic meter to Cubic kilometer
1 Gallon (US) [gal] = 0.00378541 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Quart (US) [qt] = 0.000946353 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Pint (US) [pt] = 0.000473176 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Cup (US) [cup] = 0.000236588 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Fluid ounce (US) [fl oz] = 0.0000295735 Cubic meter [m³]
Fluid ounce (US) to Cubic meter, Cubic meter to Fluid ounce (US)
1 Tablespoon (US) [tbsp] = 0.0000147868 Cubic meter [m³]
Tablespoon (US) to Cubic meter, Cubic meter to Tablespoon (US)
1 Teaspoon (US) [tsp] = 0.00000492892 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] = 0.00454609 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Quart (UK) [qt (UK)] = 0.00113652 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Pint (UK) [pt (UK)] = 0.000568261 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] = 0.0000284131 Cubic meter [m³]
Fluid ounce (UK) to Cubic meter, Cubic meter to Fluid ounce (UK)
1 Cubic foot [ft³] = 0.0283168 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Cubic inch [in³] = 0.0000163871 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Cubic yard [yd³] = 0.764555 Cubic meter [m³]
1 Barrel (US) [bbl] = 0.158987 Cubic meter [m³]
Understanding volume conversions
The cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume. A liter, which is commonly used for everyday measurements, is defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (0.001 cubic meters). Volume conversions are used in cooking, chemistry, engineering, and many other fields.
Common volume relationships
- 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters
- 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 liters
- 1 cup = 236.588 milliliters
- 1 cubic meter = 1,000 liters
Metric vs US customary vs Imperial volume units
The metric system uses liters and cubic meters. The US customary system uses gallons, quarts, pints, cups, and fluid ounces. Imperial units (used in the UK) have similar names but different sizes - for example, a UK gallon is larger than a US gallon. Our converter handles all three systems accurately.
Volume in cooking and recipes
Volume measurements are essential in cooking. US recipes typically use cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons, while international recipes often use milliliters and liters. Understanding these conversions helps when following recipes from different countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many liters are in a gallon?
- One US gallon equals approximately 3.785 liters. One UK (imperial) gallon equals approximately 4.546 liters. It's important to know which gallon you're working with.
- What is the difference between milliliters and cubic centimeters?
- Milliliters and cubic centimeters are exactly the same: 1 mL = 1 cm³. The terms are used interchangeably, with mL more common for liquids and cm³ for solids or in scientific contexts.
- How many cups are in a liter?
- One liter equals approximately 4.227 US cups. This is useful when converting between metric and US customary measurements in recipes.