Volume Converter

Convert between liters, gallons, cups, fluid ounces, milliliters, and more units of volume.

Result

0.264172
Gallons (US)
1 l = 0.264172 gal

Convert Volume

All Conversions

Metric

1,000
Milliliters (ml)
100
Centiliters (cl)
1
Liters (L)
0.001
Cubic Meters (m³)

US Cooking

202.884202
Teaspoons (US)
67.627884
Tablespoons (US)
33.814057
Fluid Ounces (US)
4.226757
Cups (US)

US Volume

2.113379
Pints (US)
1.056688
Quarts (US)
0.264172
Gallons (US)

Imperial

35.195033
Fluid Ounces (UK)
1.759755
Pints (UK)
0.219969
Gallons (UK)

Other

4
Cups (Metric)
61.02361
Cubic Inches (in³)
0.035315
Cubic Feet (ft³)

Cooking Quick Reference

US Cooking

  • 1 cup = 16 tbsp = 8 fl oz
  • 1 tbsp = 3 tsp = 15 ml
  • 1 cup = 236.6 ml
  • 1 quart = 4 cups

Metric/US

  • 1 L = 4.23 cups (US)
  • 1 gal = 3.785 L
  • 250 ml = 1 metric cup
  • 500 ml ≈ 1 pint (US)

Quick Answer

Common volume conversions: 1 gallon = 3.785 liters, 1 liter = 4.227 cups, 1 cup = 236.6 ml, 1 tablespoon = 15 ml. For US cooking: 1 cup = 8 fl oz = 16 tablespoons. For UK measurements, 1 imperial gallon = 4.546 liters.

Key Facts

  • 1 US gallon = 3.785 liters = 128 fl oz
  • 1 liter = 1,000 ml = 33.814 fl oz
  • 1 US cup = 236.588 ml = 8 fl oz
  • 1 US tablespoon = 14.787 ml = 3 teaspoons
  • 1 US fluid ounce = 29.574 ml
  • 1 imperial gallon = 4.546 liters (UK)
  • 1 US quart = 4 cups = 946 ml
  • 1 US pint = 2 cups = 473 ml

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Divide liters by 3.785 to get US gallons, or divide by 4.546 to get imperial gallons. For example, 10 liters ÷ 3.785 = 2.64 US gallons. For a quick estimate, divide liters by 4 for approximate US gallons.

There are approximately 4.227 US cups in 1 liter. If you're using metric cups (250 ml), there are exactly 4 metric cups in 1 liter. For cooking, you can estimate about 4¼ US cups per liter.

US and imperial measurements differ significantly: 1 US gallon = 3.785 L vs 1 imperial gallon = 4.546 L (20% larger). US cups, pints, and quarts are also smaller than their imperial counterparts. Always verify which system a recipe uses.

There are 16 tablespoons in 1 US cup. Other relationships: 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons = 15 ml. Half cup = 8 tablespoons. Quarter cup = 4 tablespoons. These are standard US cooking measurements.

Divide milliliters by 29.574 to get US fluid ounces. For example, 250 ml ÷ 29.574 = 8.45 fl oz. For a quick estimate, divide ml by 30. UK fluid ounces are slightly different: divide by 28.413.

A metric cup is exactly 250 ml (used in Australia, Canada, and others). A US cup is 236.588 ml. A Japanese cup is 200 ml. A UK cup (traditional) is 284 ml. Recipes may use different standards, so always check the source.

There are 128 fluid ounces in 1 US gallon. Other conversions: 1 quart = 32 fl oz, 1 pint = 16 fl oz, 1 cup = 8 fl oz. An imperial gallon contains 160 imperial fluid ounces.

For accuracy in baking, use weight (grams) when possible. Common conversions: 1 cup flour ≈ 120-125g, 1 cup sugar ≈ 200g, 1 cup butter ≈ 227g. For liquids: 1 cup = 236 ml = 8 fl oz. Many baking recipes include both volume and weight.