Volume Converter
Convert between all volume units. Select a conversion from the table below.
Litre
The litre (L) is the most common metric unit of volume. It equals one cubic decimetre (1,000 cm³). Litres are used worldwide for measuring beverages, fuel, cooking liquids, and household chemicals.
Millilitre
The millilitre (mL) equals one thousandth of a litre or one cubic centimetre. It is used in medicine for dosages, in cooking for precise measurements, and in cosmetics and laboratory work.
Cubic metre
The cubic metre (m³) equals 1,000 litres. It is the SI unit of volume used for large quantities such as water supply, gas consumption, concrete, swimming pools, and storage capacity.
US gallon
The US gallon equals approximately 3.785 litres. It is used in the United States for fuel, milk, water, and other bulk liquid purchases. Note that the US gallon is smaller than the imperial gallon (4.546 litres).
US fluid ounce
The US fluid ounce equals approximately 29.6 millilitres. It is commonly used in the United States for measuring beverages, medicine doses, and small liquid quantities.
US cup
The US cup equals approximately 237 millilitres or 8 US fluid ounces. It is the standard volume measure in American cooking and baking recipes.
US pint
The US pint equals approximately 473 millilitres or 2 US cups. It is used for beverages, ice cream, and other food portions in the United States.
US quart
The US quart equals approximately 946 millilitres or 2 US pints. It is used for measuring larger liquid quantities such as motor oil, paint, and cooking liquids.
What Is Volume?
Volume is the quantity of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed surface. It is measured in cubic length units or in dedicated volume units like litres. Volume measurements are essential in cooking, chemistry, fuel sales, beverage production, and fluid engineering.
Metric Volume Units
The litre (L) is the most common metric volume unit, used worldwide for beverages, fuel, and household liquids. The millilitre (mL) equals one thousandth of a litre and is used in medicine, cooking, and cosmetics. The cubic metre (m³) equals 1,000 litres and is used for large volumes such as water tanks, swimming pools, and gas consumption.
US Customary Volume Units
The US gallon (approximately 3.785 litres) is used for fuel, milk, and large liquid quantities in the United States. The US fluid ounce (approximately 29.6 mL) is used for beverages and medicines. The US cup (approximately 237 mL) is the standard cooking measure. The US pint equals 2 cups and the US quart equals 2 pints.