Volume Converter
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Convert between liters, gallons, cups, pints, fluid ounces and more.
Most popular volume conversions
The most searched volume conversions are liters to gallons, ml to cups, and fluid ounces to ml. Remember that US and UK gallons differ: a US gallon is 3.785 liters, a UK gallon is 4.546 liters. This US/UK split is the biggest source of error in volume conversion.
Understanding volume units
Volume measures capacity. Liters and milliliters dominate science and most of the world, while the US uses gallons, quarts, pints, cups, and fluid ounces. Cooking relies on cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons. Always check whether a recipe uses US or UK measures before converting.
Quick reference
1 US gallon = 3.785 L · 1 UK gallon = 4.546 L · 1 liter = 33.81 US fl oz · 1 cup = 236.6 ml · 1 US pint = 473 ml · 1 UK pint = 568 ml. Use the converter for any exact value.
Quick reference: common volume conversions
| 1 teaspoon | 4.93 ml |
| 1 tablespoon | 14.79 ml (3 tsp) |
| 1 fluid ounce (US) | 29.57 ml |
| 1 cup (US) | 236.6 ml |
| 1 pint (US) | 473 ml |
| 1 pint (UK) | 568 ml |
| 1 gallon (US) | 3.785 L |
| 1 liter | 33.8 US fl oz |
Frequently asked questions
Why are US and UK pints different?
The systems diverged in 1824 when Britain redefined the imperial gallon. A UK pint is 568 ml — about 20% larger than the US pint of 473 ml. The same split affects gallons and fluid ounces.
How many milliliters in a tablespoon?
About 14.8 ml in a US tablespoon (15 ml in metric recipes), which is 3 teaspoons. Australian tablespoons are 20 ml — worth checking in recipes.
How many liters is a US gallon?
3.785 liters. A UK imperial gallon is larger at 4.546 liters. For quick estimates, divide liters by 4 to get US gallons.