Volume Unit Converter
The volume unit converter allows you to convert between commonly used volume measurements such as liters, gallons, cubic meters, and milliliters. This tool is useful for scientists, engineers, cooks, and anyone working with liquid or dry volume measurements. Select a conversion below or choose from popular volume unit conversions.
Supported Volume Units
| Unit | Short Form | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cubic Meter | m3 | SI derived unit of volume |
| Litre | l | Metric unit equal to 1 cubic decimeter |
| Liter | L | Alternative spelling of litre |
| Milliliter | ml | 1/1,000 of a liter |
| Centiliter | cl | 1/100 of a liter |
| Deciliter | dl | 1/10 of a liter |
| Cubic Centimeter | cc | Volume of a cube with 1 cm sides |
| Cubic Inch | cuin | Volume of a cube with 1 inch sides |
| Cubic Foot | cuft | Volume of a cube with 1 foot sides |
| Cubic Yard | cuyd | Volume of a cube with 1 yard sides |
| Teaspoon | teaspoon | Cooking measurement, approximately 5 ml |
| Tablespoon | tablespoon | Cooking measurement, approximately 15 ml |
| Microliter | ul | 1/1,000,000 of a liter |
| Nanoliter | nl | 1/1,000,000,000 of a liter |
| Picoliter | pl | 1/1,000,000,000,000 of a liter |
| Kiloliter | kl | 1,000 liters |
| Megaliter | Ml | 1,000,000 liters |
Popular Volume Conversions
- Liter to Gallon
- Gallon to Liter
- Milliliter to Teaspoon
- Cubic Meter to Cubic Foot
- Tablespoon to Milliliter
- Cubic Foot to Liter
How Volume Unit Conversion Works
Volume units are converted using fixed mathematical ratios based on cubic linear measurements.
For example, 1 liter equals 1,000 milliliters or approximately 0.264 gallons.
Our volume converter uses accurate conversion factors to ensure precise results for cooking, science, and engineering applications.
Common Use Cases
- Cooking and recipe conversion
- Scientific laboratory measurements
- Engineering calculations
- Aquarium and pool volume calculations
- Fuel and liquid storage measurement
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the volume unit converter?
Our converter uses precise conversion factors maintained by international standards organizations. Results are accurate to multiple decimal places, making it suitable for professional use in laboratories, engineering, and culinary applications.
What’s the difference between a liter and a gallon?
A liter is a metric unit equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters. A gallon (US) is an imperial unit equal to approximately 3.785 liters. The UK gallon is larger at approximately 4.546 liters.
How many milliliters are in a liter?
1 liter equals exactly 1,000 milliliters. This is one of the most basic metric conversions.
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
1 tablespoon equals 3 teaspoons. In metric terms, 1 tablespoon is approximately 15 milliliters, while 1 teaspoon is approximately 5 milliliters.
How do I convert cubic meters to liters?
To convert cubic meters to liters, multiply by 1,000. For example, 2 cubic meters equals 2,000 liters.
What is the difference between milliliters and cubic centimeters?
Milliliters and cubic centimeters are equivalent - 1 ml = 1 cc. Both represent the same volume, though milliliters are more commonly used for liquids and cubic centimeters for medical dosages.
How many cups are in a liter?
1 liter equals approximately 4.227 US cups. This conversion is useful for cooking and baking when converting between metric and US customary measurements.