How to Convert Volume Units
Volume conversions are essential in the kitchen, at the fuel pump and in science class. American recipes use cups, tablespoons and fluid ounces, while the rest of the world measures in milliliters and liters. This converter uses exact US customary definitions, such as 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 liters and 1 US cup = 236.5882365 mL, so your recipes and calculations always come out right.
Common Volume Conversion Factors
| Conversion | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 US gallon | 3.78541 liters |
| 1 liter | 33.814 US fluid ounces |
| 1 US cup | 236.588 mL (8 fl oz) |
| 1 tablespoon | 14.7868 mL (3 teaspoons) |
| 1 US quart | 0.946353 liters |
| 1 US pint | 473.176 mL (2 cups) |
Quick mental math: a liter is just a bit more than a quart, and 4 liters is roughly one gallon plus a cup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many liters are in a gallon?
One US gallon equals 3.78541 liters. A UK (imperial) gallon is larger at 4.546 liters.
How many mL in a cup?
One US cup equals 236.588 mL. Many recipes round this to 240 mL.
How many tablespoons in a cup?
There are 16 tablespoons in one US cup, and 3 teaspoons in one tablespoon.
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