Milk and petrol are sold in litres, water tanks are sized in litres or cubic feet, and foreign recipes use cups and tablespoons. This converter switches between all common volume units.
How to use the volume converter
- Enter the value.
- Choose the unit to convert from and to.
Common conversions
| Equals | |
|---|---|
| 1 litre | 1,000 ml = 0.2642 US gallon |
| 1 US gallon | 3.785 litres |
| 1 UK (imperial) gallon | 4.546 litres |
| 1 cubic metre | 1,000 litres |
| 1 cubic foot | 28.32 litres |
| 1 US cup | 236.6 ml |
| 1 tablespoon (US) | 14.8 ml |
| 1 teaspoon (US) | 4.9 ml |
Example
1 litre = 1 ÷ 3.785 = 0.2642 US gallons.
A water tank of 1,000 litres holds 1,000 ÷ 28.32 = 35.3 cubic feet.
FAQ
How many litres are in a gallon?
A US gallon is 3.785 litres and a UK (imperial) gallon is 4.546 litres. Check which one your source uses.
How many ml are in a cup?
A US cup is about 237 ml. Many Indian recipes use a standard 250 ml cup.
How do I find the capacity of a water tank?
Multiply length × width × height in feet to get cubic feet, then multiply by 28.32 to get litres. A 5 × 4 × 4 ft tank holds about 2,265 litres.