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All Volume Conversions

Metric Units

Liters (L) - Base unit of volume in metric system

Milliliters (mL) - 1 mL = 0.001 L

Cubic Meters (m³) - 1 m³ = 1000 L

Cubic Centimeters (cm³) - 1 cm³ = 1 mL

US Customary Units

Gallons (gal) - 1 gal = 3.78541 L

Quarts (qt) - 1 qt = 0.946353 L

Pints (pt) - 1 pt = 0.473176 L

Cups (c) - 1 c = 0.236588 L

Fluid Ounces (fl oz) - 1 fl oz = 0.0295735 L

Cubic Units

Cubic Feet (ft³) - 1 ft³ = 28.3168 L

Cubic Inches (in³) - 1 in³ = 0.0163871 L

Cubic Yards (yd³) - 1 yd³ = 764.555 L

Common Volume Conversions

From To Conversion Factor Example
1 Liter Milliliters × 1000 1 L = 1000 mL
1 Gallon Liters × 3.78541 1 gal = 3.785 L
1 Fluid Ounce Milliliters × 29.5735 1 fl oz = 29.57 mL
1 Cubic Meter Liters × 1000 1 m³ = 1000 L
1 Cubic Foot Liters × 28.3168 1 ft³ = 28.32 L

About Volume Conversion

What is Volume?

Volume is the amount of three-dimensional space occupied by a substance or enclosed by a container. It's measured in cubic units.

Measurement Systems

Different countries use different volume measurement systems - metric (liters) in most countries, US customary in the United States.

Common Uses

Volume conversion is essential in cooking, chemistry, engineering, construction, and everyday measurements like fuel and beverages.

Liquid vs Dry Volume

Liquid volume measures fluids, while dry volume measures bulk solids. Some units are specific to liquid or dry measurements.

Historical Context

Volume units have evolved from ancient measurements based on body parts and agricultural containers to standardized modern units.

Precision Matters

Accurate volume conversion is crucial in scientific experiments, medical dosages, and industrial processes where precision is vital.