📊 Volume Converter
Convert volume between any units instantly. Supports metric, imperial, and US customary units.
Enter a non-negative number. Decimals are welcome.
1 Liters (L) equals
0.2642 US Gallons (gal)
Popular Conversions
Cubic Millimeters (mm³)
1,000,000
Centiliters (cL)
100
Cubic Centimeters (cm³)
1,000
Microliters (µL)
1,000,000
Milliliters (mL)
1,000
Liters (L)
1
Cubic Meters (m³)
0.001
Cubic Inches (in³)
61.02
Cubic Feet (ft³)
0.0353
Cubic Yards (yd³)
0.001308
US Fluid Ounces (fl oz)
33.81
US Cups (cup)
4.23
US Pints (pt)
2.11
US Quarts (qt)
1.06
US Tablespoons (tbsp)
67.63
US Teaspoons (tsp)
202.88
Hundred Cubic Feet (CCF)
0.000353
How to Use This Converter
Enter the known volume
Type the quantity you want to convert. The calculator handles decimals and large values.
Pick the source and target units
Select any combination of metric, US customary, or cubic units from the dropdowns.
Review the conversion
The converted value appears instantly. Use the quick comparison cards to see other unit equivalents.
Copy or use the result
Use the converted value for your calculations, recipes, or documentation.
Formula
Converted Value = Input × (Conversion factor from source to cubic meters) ÷ (Conversion factor from target to cubic meters)
All conversions run through cubic meters as the base unit, ensuring consistent results across nested unit systems (metric, US customary, imperial).
Common Conversion Factors
- 1 liter = 0.001 cubic meters
- 1 gallon (US) = 0.00378541 cubic meters
- 1 milliliter = 0.000001 cubic meters
- 1 cubic foot = 0.0283168 cubic meters
Full Description
Volume conversions are essential in food service, laboratory science, industrial design, and shipping. This converter removes the hassle of juggling reference tables by bringing every major unit—including cups, gallons, centiliters, and cubic meters—into one interface.
By basing every conversion on cubic meters, chained calculations remain accurate even when you jump between metric and imperial systems. The quick results area accelerates workflow by surfacing additional destinations without extra clicks.
Ideal for
- Cooking and baking: Convert recipe measurements between cups, milliliters, and liters.
- Laboratory work: Convert between milliliters, liters, and cubic centimeters for precise measurements.
- Construction: Calculate material volumes in cubic feet, cubic yards, and cubic meters.
- Shipping: Convert container volumes and cargo space measurements.
- Everyday use: Convert between gallons, quarts, pints, and cups for household tasks.
Supported Units
- ✅ Metric: cubic millimeters, cubic centimeters, milliliters, centiliters, liters, cubic meters
- ✅ US Customary: fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, gallons
- ✅ Imperial: cubic inches, cubic feet, cubic yards
- ✅ Special: hundred cubic feet (CCF) for utility measurements
Frequently Asked Questions
Which units are included?
The converter includes cubic millimeters, cubic centimeters, milliliters, centiliters, liters, cubic meters, cubic inches, cubic feet, cubic yards, US fluid ounces, cups, pints, quarts, gallons, and hundred cubic feet (CCF).
Is the conversion exact?
Yes. The calculator uses precise constants approved by NIST/ISO. Displayed values are rounded for readability but maintain internal precision for accurate calculations.
What's the difference between US and Imperial gallons?
US gallons are smaller than Imperial gallons. 1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters, while 1 Imperial gallon = 4.54609 liters. This converter uses US gallons by default.
Can I convert negative volumes?
Volume is typically non-negative. The converter accepts negative numbers mathematically, but they seldom represent physical quantities. For practical use, enter positive values.
How precise are the results?
Results are displayed with appropriate precision based on the unit size. The calculator maintains high internal precision, so you can trust the conversions for scientific and commercial applications.
Can I use this for cooking measurements?
Absolutely! This converter is perfect for converting recipe measurements. Common conversions include cups to milliliters, tablespoons to fluid ounces, and gallons to liters for large batch cooking.