Free Volume Converter โ Litres, Gallons, Cups, mL
Convert between units of volume and capacity
Quick Reference
| Value | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.264172 gal (US) / 0.219969 gal (UK) |
| 1 gal (US) | 3.78541 L |
| 1 gal (UK) | 4.54609 L |
| 1 cup (US) | 236.588 mL |
| 1 pt (US) | 473.176 mL |
| 1 qt (US) | 946.353 mL |
| 1 fl oz (US) | 29.5735 mL |
| 1 tbsp | 14.7868 mL |
| 1 tsp | 4.92892 mL |
How to Convert Liters to Gallons
Divide liters by 3.785 for US gallons. For UK gallons, divide by 4.546.
Common Volume Conversions
How Do I Convert Volume Units?
Volume conversion is essential for cooking, chemistry, medicine, and shipping. The metric system uses liters and milliliters, while the US system uses gallons, quarts, pints, cups, and fluid ounces. Note that US and UK gallons are different sizes.
Liters โ US Gallons
1 US gallon = 3.785 liters. Divide liters by 3.785.
Liters โ UK Gallons
1 UK gallon = 4.546 liters. Divide liters by 4.546.
US vs UK Measurements
Be careful: US and UK fluid measurements differ. A US cup = 236.6 mL, a US pint = 473.2 mL, while a UK pint = 568.3 mL. Recipes from different countries may use different standards.
Common Volume Conversions
- โถ 1 liter = 0.264 US gallons = 4.227 US cups = 33.81 fl oz
- โถ 1 US cup = 236.6 mL = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons
- โถ 1 tablespoon = 14.79 mL = 3 teaspoons
- โถ 1 cubic meter = 1000 liters = 264.2 US gallons
- โถ 1 cubic foot = 28.32 liters = 7.481 US gallons
How Many Cups in a Liter?
There are about 4.23 US cups in a liter, or approximately 3.52 UK (imperial) cups. For quick kitchen math, think of 1 liter as just over 4 US cups.
Why Are US and UK Gallons Different?
The difference is historical โ the US gallon (3.785 liters) was based on the English wine gallon, while the UK imperial gallon (4.546 liters) was redefined in 1824 based on the volume of 10 pounds of water. Always check which gallon a recipe or spec refers to.