Convert between metric and imperial volume measurements
| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Liters (L) | 1 L |
| Milliliters (mL) | 1,000 mL |
| Cubic Meters (m³) | 0.001 m³ |
| Gallons (gal) | 0.26417218 gal |
| Quarts (qt) | 1.05668815 qt |
| Pints (pt) | 2.11337853 pt |
| Cups (cup) | 4.22675706 cup |
Relative Scale (Compared to 1 Gallon)
Evidence-based guide
Volume measures the amount of three-dimensional space enclosed by a closed boundary. Standardizing conversions between metric (liters, milliliters) and imperial (gallons, quarts, pints, cups) systems is essential for science, shipping, cooking, and construction.
Converting between liters (L), milliliters (mL), and cubic meters (m³) using simple power-of-10 multipliers.
Converting between gallons (gal), quarts (qt), pints (pt), and cups (cup) using fixed fractional ratios (e.g. 4 quarts per gallon).
Conversions translate a known volume value into its exact mathematical equivalent across various metric and imperial units simultaneously.
Formulas assume standard temperature and pressure. The volume of liquids can expand or contract slightly under extreme temperatures, which is rarely needed in standard calculations.
There are exactly 16 cups in 1 US liquid gallon.
A cubic meter (m³) is the SI unit of volume, representing a cube with side lengths of exactly 1 meter. It equals 1,000 liters.
Yes. However, cooking units can vary slightly between US Customary and UK Imperial. This calculator uses standard US liquid units.
