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Popular volume unit conversions

  • liters to gallons
  • gallons to liters
  • ml to cups
  • cups to ml
  • tablespoons to cups
  • cups to tablespoons
  • ml to l
  • l to ml
  • teaspoon to ml
  • ml to teaspoon
  • liters to quarts
  • quarts to liters
  • cups to liters
  • liters to cups
  • pint to ml
  • ml to pint
  • cc to ml
  • ml to cc
  • cc to oz
  • oz to cc
  • cubic feet to gallon
  • gallon to cubic feet
  • cubic feet to cubic yards
  • cubic yards to cubic feet
  • cubic inches to gallons
  • gallons to cubic inches
  • cubic inches to liters
  • liters to cubic inches
  • cups to quart
  • quart to cups
  • cups to gallon
  • gallon to cups
  • pint to cups
  • cups to pint
  • quart to gallon
  • gallon to quart

Complete list of volume units for conversion

  • cubic meter [m^3]
  • 1 cubic kilometer [km³] = 1,000,000,000 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cubic centimeter [cm³] = 1.0E-6 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cubic millimeter [mm³] = 1.0E-9 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 liter [L, l] = 0.001 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 milliliter [mL] = 1.0E-6 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 gallon (US) [gal (US)] = 0.0037854118 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 quart (US) [qt (US)] = 0.0009463529 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 pint (US) [pt (US)] = 0.0004731765 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cup (US) = 0.0002365882 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 tablespoon (US) = 1.47868E-5 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 teaspoon (US) = 4.92892159375E-6 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cubic mile [mi³] = 4,168,181,825.4406 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cubic yard [yd³] = 0.764554858 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cubic foot [ft³] = 0.0283168466 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cubic inch [in³] = 1.63871E-5 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cubic decimeter [dm³] = 0.001 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 exaliter [EL] = 1.0E+15 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 petaliter [PL] = 1,000,000,000,000 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 teraliter [TL] = 1,000,000,000 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 gigaliter [GL] = 1,000,000 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 megaliter [ML] = 1,000 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 kiloliter [kL] = 1 cubic meter [m³]
  • 1 hectoliter [hL] = 0.1 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 dekaliter [daL] = 0.01 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 deciliter [dL] = 0.0001 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 centiliter [cL] = 1.0E-5 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 microliter [µL] = 1.0E-9 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 nanoliter [nL] = 1.0E-12 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 picoliter [pL] = 1.0E-15 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 femtoliter [fL] = 1.0E-18 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 attoliter [aL] = 1.0E-21 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cc [cc, cm³] = 1.0E-6 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 drop = 5.0E-8 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 barrel (oil) [bbl (oil)] = 0.1589872949 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 barrel (US) [bbl (US)] = 0.1192404712 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)] = 0.16365924 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 gallon (UK) [gal (UK)] = 0.00454609 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 quart (UK) [qt (UK)] = 0.0011365225 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 pint (UK) [pt (UK)] = 0.0005682613 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cup (metric) = 0.00025 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cup (UK) = 0.0002841306 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 fluid ounce (US) [fl oz (US)] = 2.95735E-5 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] = 2.84131E-5 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 tablespoon (metric) = 1.5E-5 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 tablespoon (UK) = 1.77582E-5 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 dessertspoon (US) = 9.8578431875E-6 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 dessertspoon (UK) = 1.18388E-5 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 teaspoon (metric) = 5.0E-6 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 teaspoon (UK) = 5.9193880208333E-6 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 gill (US) [gi] = 0.0001182941 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 gill (UK) [gi (UK)] = 0.0001420653 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 minim (US) = 6.1611519921875E-8 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 minim (UK) = 5.9193880208333E-8 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 ton register [ton reg] = 2.8316846592 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 ccf = 2.8316846592 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 hundred-cubic foot = 2.8316846592 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 acre-foot [ac*ft] = 1,233.4818375475 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 acre-foot (US survey) = 1,233.4892384682 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 acre-inch [ac*in] = 102.790153129 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 dekastere = 10 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 stere [st] = 1 cubic meter [m³]
  • 1 decistere = 0.1 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cord [cd] = 3.6245563638 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 tun = 0.9539237696 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 hogshead = 0.2384809424 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 board foot = 0.0023597372 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 dram [dr] = 3.6966911953125E-6 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cor (Biblical) = 0.22 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 homer (Biblical) = 0.22 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 bath (Biblical) = 0.022 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 hin (Biblical) = 0.0036666667 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 cab (Biblical) = 0.0012222222 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 log (Biblical) = 0.0003055556 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 Taza (Spanish) = 0.0002365882 cubic meters [m³]
  • 1 Earth’s volume = 1.083E+21 cubic meters [m³]

Understanding Volume and Its Units

Volume is the amount of three-dimensional space a substance or object occupies. We use volume measurements in countless everyday scenarios, from cooking and baking to filling up our car with gas.

Since there are many different ways to measure volume, it’s essential to understand the various units and how they convert to one another. That’s where a site like millimeters.to comes in handy, providing quick and easy conversions with helpful widgets.

Popular Volume Conversions

Let’s explore some of the most common volume conversions you’ll encounter:

Metric Units:

  • Liters (L) and Milliliters (mL): These are the most common metric units for volume. Remember that 1 liter (L) is equal to 1000 milliliters (mL).
    • mL to L: Divide by 1000 (e.g., 500 mL = 0.5 L)
    • L to mL: Multiply by 1000 (e.g., 2 L = 2000 mL)

Imperial Units:

  • Gallons (gal) and Liters (L): A gallon is a larger unit of volume commonly used in the US.
    • Liters to Gallons: Divide by 3.785 (e.g., 10 L = 2.64 gal)
    • Gallons to Liters: Multiply by 3.785 (e.g., 5 gal = 18.93 L)
  • Quarts (qt) and Liters (L): A quart is equal to a quarter of a gallon.
    • Liters to Quarts: Divide by 0.946 (e.g., 4 L = 4.23 qt)
    • Quarts to Liters: Multiply by 0.946 (e.g., 2 qt = 1.89 L)
  • Pints (pt) and Cups: A pint is equal to 2 cups.
    • Pints to Cups: Multiply by 2 (e.g., 1 pt = 2 cups)
    • Cups to Pints: Divide by 2 (e.g., 4 cups = 2 pt)

Cooking Measurements:

  • Milliliters (mL) and Cups: A standard US cup is approximately 237 mL.
    • mL to Cups: Divide by 237 (e.g., 500 mL = 2.11 cups)
    • Cups to mL: Multiply by 237 (e.g., 1 cup = 237 mL)
  • Tablespoons (tbsp) and Cups: There are 16 tablespoons in a cup.
    • Tablespoons to Cups: Divide by 16 (e.g., 8 tbsp = 0.5 cups)
    • Cups to Tablespoons: Multiply by 16 (e.g., 2 cups = 32 tbsp)
  • Teaspoons (tsp) and Milliliters (mL): A teaspoon is roughly 5 mL.
    • Teaspoons to mL: Multiply by 5 (e.g., 3 tsp = 15 mL)
    • mL to Teaspoons: Divide by 5 (e.g., 10 mL = 2 tsp)

Using a Conversion Tool

With so many units to keep track of, a website like millimeters.to can be an invaluable resource. Their volume conversion widgets simplify the process, allowing you to quickly and accurately convert between any of these units.

By understanding volume and utilizing the right tools, you can confidently tackle any measurement challenge, whether you’re working on a scientific experiment, a construction project, or simply trying to perfect a recipe in your kitchen.