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Volume Converter
Volume conversions span cooking, chemistry and logistics. US and imperial gallons differ, so always check which gallon a recipe or spec refers to. Pick a pair below or open the page for the exact factor, a worked example and a full chart.
Units in this category
Volume conversions span cooking, chemistry and logistics. US and imperial gallons differ, so always check which gallon a recipe or spec refers to.
| Unit | Symbol | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Liters | L | The litre is one thousandth of a cubic metre, or 1,000 millilitres. |
| Milliliters | mL | The millilitre is one thousandth of a litre and is the usual unit for liquids in cooking and medicine. |
| US Gallons | gal | The US liquid gallon is 3.785411784 litres, about 3.79 litres. |
| US Quarts | qt | The US liquid quart is one quarter of a US gallon, about 0.946 litres. |
| US Fluid Ounces | fl oz | The US fluid ounce is about 29.57 millilitres; the imperial fluid ounce is about 28.41 millilitres. |
| US Cups | cup | The US customary cup is 236.588 millilitres; metric and imperial cups differ. |
| US Tablespoons | tbsp | The US tablespoon is about 14.79 millilitres, or half a US fluid ounce. |
All volume conversions
Every listed pair has its own page with the formula, examples and a chart. Choose the starting unit:
Milliliters (mL)
US Fluid Ounces (fl oz)
US Cups (cup)
US Tablespoons (tbsp)
Frequently asked questions
How many volume units are supported?
7 units, which gives 14 one-way conversions.
Are the factors exact?
They follow SI and international definitions. Where a unit is approximate by nature (for example Mach, months or fuel economy), the page says so.
Can I convert in both directions?
Yes. Every pair page has a swap link and the calculator accepts any decimal value.