Volume Converter — liters, gallons, cups, ml, cubic meters
Convert volume between liters, milliliters, US gallons, Imperial gallons, cups, tablespoons, teaspoons, and cubic meters instantly.
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| Measurement | In Liters | In mL |
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| 1 Teaspoon | 0.00493 L | 4.929 mL |
| 1 Tablespoon | 0.01479 L | 14.787 mL |
| 1 Cup (US) | 0.23659 L | 236.59 mL |
| 1 US Gallon | 3.78541 L | 3,785.41 mL |
| 1 Imperial Gallon | 4.54609 L | 4,546.09 mL |
| 1 Cubic Meter | 1,000 L | 1,000,000 mL |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many liters are in a gallon?
It depends on which gallon you mean. One US gallon = 3.78541 liters. One Imperial (UK) gallon = 4.54609 liters. Nigeria uses the metric system, so liters are standard, but petrol is often priced per liter.
How many milliliters are in a cup?
One US cup = 236.588 mL. One metric cup = 250 mL. Cooking recipes from the US use 236.588 mL cups, while Australian/metric recipes use 250 mL cups.
How many tablespoons in a cup?
One US cup = 16 tablespoons = 48 teaspoons = 236.588 mL. One tablespoon = 14.787 mL. One teaspoon = 4.929 mL.
How do I convert liters to cubic meters?
One cubic meter = 1,000 liters. To convert liters to cubic meters, divide by 1,000. For example, 500 liters = 0.5 cubic meters. This conversion is useful for tank and pool volume calculations.
What is the volume of a standard drum or keg in liters?
A standard industrial drum (55-gallon drum) holds about 208 liters. A standard Nigerian keg of palm wine or petrol is typically 25 liters. A standard paint bucket is 4 liters.