Use the Volume Converter in three steps
Enter the volume
Type the amount in the unit you already have.
Select the target
Choose a liquid or cubic unit from the second list.
Read or swap
Use the live result or reverse the conversion.
US and imperial measures differ
This page uses US liquid gallons, quarts, pints, cups, and fluid ounces. Imperial versions used elsewhere have different sizes.
Volume is not weight
A liter describes space, while a kilogram describes mass. Converting between them requires the density of the specific material.
Volume Converter FAQ
How many liters are in a US gallon?+
One US liquid gallon equals exactly 3.785411784 liters.
How many milliliters are in a US cup?+
One US legal-style cup in this converter is approximately 236.588 milliliters.
Are imperial gallons included?+
No. Units labeled gallon, quart, pint, cup, and fluid ounce are US liquid measures.
Can liters be converted directly to kilograms?+
Not without knowing the substance's density.
What is a cubic meter in liters?+
One cubic meter equals 1,000 liters.
Why do recipe conversions sometimes differ?+
Recipe publishers may round cups and spoons or use regional cup definitions.