Volume Converter

Volume & Capacity Converter

Convert between liters, gallons, cups, and more. Perfect for cooking, chemistry, and everyday measurements.

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1
L
4.2267570629
cup
0.2641721769
gal
1 L = 0.2641721769 gal
Liter (Base Unit) to US Gallon

Popular Conversions

Cooking & Baking

250 mL1.06 cup
Flour for cake
500 mL2.11 cup
Milk for recipe
15 mL1 tbsp
Oil for cooking
5 mL1 tsp
Vanilla extract

Beverages

Wine bottle25.4 fl oz
750 mL
Beer bottle12 fl oz
355 mL
Soda can11.2 fl oz
330 mL
Water bottle16.9 fl oz
500 mL

Volume Measurement Systems

Metric System

1 liter1,000 mL
1 m³1,000 L
1 dL100 mL

US Imperial

1 gallon4 quarts
1 quart2 pints
1 pint2 cups

Cooking Units

1 cup16 tbsp
1 tbsp3 tsp
1 fl oz2 tbsp

Common Use Cases

Cooking & Baking

Recipe conversions, ingredient measurements, portion control

Chemistry

Solution preparation, laboratory measurements, experiments

Fuel & Automotive

Gas tank capacity, fuel consumption, oil volumes

Pool & Water

Pool volume calculations, water treatment, irrigation

About Volume Converter

Convert between volume units effortlessly with our comprehensive volume converter. Supports metric, imperial, cooking, and industrial units with precise conversions for all your measurement needs.

Common Use Cases

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Recipe scaling and cooking conversions

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Scientific and laboratory measurements

3

Engineering and construction calculations

4

International trade and shipping

5

Home improvement and DIY projects

Examples & Demonstrations

Common metric to imperial conversion

Input:

1 liter

Output:

0.264172 US gallons

Cooking measurement conversion

Input:

1 cup (US)

Output:

236.588 milliliters

Tips & Best Practices

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Remember that US and UK gallons are different sizes

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Use milliliters for precise small measurements

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Cooking measurements often use volume instead of weight

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Industrial applications may require specialized units like barrels

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Always double-check conversions for critical applications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between US and UK gallons?

A US gallon equals 3.785 liters while a UK (Imperial) gallon equals 4.546 liters. The UK gallon is about 20% larger than the US gallon.

How accurate are the volume conversions?

Our conversions use precise conversion factors and display results with appropriate precision for most applications.

Which volume units are best for cooking?

For cooking, cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and milliliters are most common. Metric units (mL, L) are more precise for baking.

Why Choose Volume Converter?

Our volume converter stands out from other online tools with its precision, speed, and user-friendly interface. Built by engineers for professionals, students, and everyday users, it provides accurate results instantly without requiring any software installation or registration.

With robust error handling, multiple format support, and responsive design, this tool works seamlessly across all devices and browsers. Trust ConvertLarge for all your conversion and calculation needs.