How to use the Volume Converter
- Type the volume you want to convert.
- Choose the unit you're converting from and the unit you want.
- Read the result instantly. Use the swap button to convert the other way.
- Check the tables below for every unit and common values.
What does this tool do?
Volume units are where US and UK measurements differ the most. A US gallon is 231 cubic inches (3.785 L) while a UK gallon is 4.546 L. Fluid ounces and pints differ too, so the converter lists them separately.
Cups and spoons here are US customary measures (1 cup = 236.6 ml). Metric recipes often use a 250 ml cup instead.
Why use it?
- Convert recipes between metric and US measures.
- Fuel and drink quantities across countries.
- Separate US and UK units prevent mix-ups.
Common volume conversions
Quick reference:
| From | To |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.2642 US gal / 0.2200 UK gal |
| 1 US gal | 3.785 L |
| 1 US cup | 236.6 ml |
| 1 US fl oz | 29.57 ml |
| 1 UK pint | 568.3 ml |
| 1 tbsp (US) | 14.79 ml |
| 1 tsp (US) | 4.93 ml |
Accuracy and limits
- Cooking by volume is less precise than weighing, because flour, sugar and other ingredients pack differently. For baking, weights are more reliable.
Privacy
The calculation happens instantly in your browser. The numbers you enter are not sent to our servers or saved. There's no account to create and nothing to install.
Last reviewed by the M2Toolkit team.