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Volume Unit Converter

Convert a volume value from one unit to another.

* Units: m³, L, mL, ft³, in³, US Gallon, US Quart.

Step 1: Enter Conversion Data

Conversion Formula:
Converted Value = (Input Value × (From Factor)) ÷ (To Factor)
(Conversion factors are defined as the volume in m³ per unit)


Popular Volume Unit Conversions

  • Liters to Gallons
  • Gallons to Liters
  • Milliliters to Cups
  • Cups to Milliliters
  • Tablespoons to Cups
  • Cups to Tablespoons
  • Milliliters to Liters
  • Liters to Milliliters
  • Teaspoons to Milliliters
  • Milliliters to Teaspoons
  • Liters to Quarts
  • Quarts to Liters
  • Cups to Liters
  • Liters to Cups
  • Pints to Milliliters
  • Milliliters to Pints
  • Cubic Centimeters to Milliliters
  • Milliliters to Cubic Centimeters
  • Cubic Centimeters to Ounces
  • Ounces to Cubic Centimeters
  • Cubic Feet to Gallons
  • Gallons to Cubic Feet
  • Cubic Feet to Cubic Yards
  • Cubic Yards to Cubic Feet
  • Cubic Inches to Gallons
  • Gallons to Cubic Inches
  • Cubic Inches to Liters
  • Liters to Cubic Inches
  • Cups to Quarts
  • Quarts to Cups
  • Cups to Gallons
  • Gallons to Cups
  • Pints to Cups
  • Cups to Pints
  • Quarts to Gallons
  • Gallons to Quarts
  • Gallons to Milliliters
  • Milliliters to Gallons
  • Liters to Ounces
  • Ounces to Liters
  • Pints to Liters
  • Liters to Pints
  • Pints to Gallons
  • Gallons to Pints

Complete List of Volume Units for Conversion

  • Cubic Meter [m3]
  • Cubic Kilometer [km3]
  • Cubic Centimeter [cm3]
  • Cubic Millimeter [mm3]
  • Liter [L, l]
  • Milliliter [mL]
  • Gallon (US) [gal (US)]
  • Quart (US) [qt (US)]
  • Pint (US) [pt (US)]
  • Cup (US)
  • Tablespoon (US)
  • Teaspoon (US)
  • Cubic Mile [mi3]
  • Cubic Yard [yd3]
  • Cubic Foot [ft3]
  • Cubic Inch [in3]
  • Cubic Decimeter [dm3]
  • Exaliter [EL]
  • Petaliter [PL]
  • Teraliter [TL]
  • Gigaliter [GL]
  • Megaliter [ML]
  • Kiloliter [kL]
  • Hectoliter [hL]
  • Dekaliter [daL]
  • Deciliter [dL]
  • Centiliter [cL]
  • Microliter [µL]
  • Nanoliter [nL]
  • Picoliter [pL]
  • Femtoliter [fL]
  • Attoliter [aL]
  • CC [cc, cm3]
  • Drop
  • Barrel (Oil) [bbl (oil)]
  • Barrel (US) [bbl (US)]
  • Barrel (UK) [bbl (UK)]
  • Gallon (UK) [gal (UK)]
  • Quart (UK) [qt (UK)]
  • Pint (UK) [pt (UK)]
  • Cup (Metric)
  • Cup (UK)
  • Fluid Ounce (US) [fl oz (US)]
  • Fluid Ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]
  • Tablespoon (Metric)
  • Tablespoon (UK)
  • Dessertspoon (US)
  • Dessertspoon (UK)
  • Teaspoon (Metric)
  • Teaspoon (UK)
  • Gill (US) [gi]
  • Gill (UK) [gi (UK)]
  • Minim (US)
  • Minim (UK)
  • Ton Register [ton reg]
  • CCF
  • Hundred-Cubic Foot
  • Acre-Foot [ac*ft]
  • Acre-Foot (US Survey)
  • Acre-Inch [ac*in]
  • Dekastere
  • Stere [st]
  • Decistere
  • Cord [cd]
  • Tun
  • Hogshead
  • Board Foot
  • Dram [dr]
  • Cor (Biblical)
  • Homer (Biblical)
  • Bath (Biblical)
  • Hin (Biblical)
  • Cab (Biblical)
  • Log (Biblical)
  • Taza (Spanish)
  • Earth's Volume

Units, Symbols, and Conversion Values

Units, Symbols, and Conversion Values Used in Volume Conversion to Common Units

Common Unit: Cubic Meter [m3]

Convert from Unit Symbol Convert to (m3) Multiply by (Conversion Factor)
Cubic Kilometer km3 Cubic Meter 1000000000
Cubic Centimeter cm3 Cubic Meter 1.0E-6
Cubic Millimeter mm3 Cubic Meter 1.0E-9
Liter L, l Cubic Meter 0.001
Milliliter mL Cubic Meter 1.0E-6
Gallon (US) gal (US) Cubic Meter 0.0037854118
Quart (US) qt (US) Cubic Meter 0.0009463529
Pint (US) pt (US) Cubic Meter 0.0004731765
Cup (US) cup (US) Cubic Meter 0.0002365882
Tablespoon (US) tbsp (US) Cubic Meter 1.47868E-5
Teaspoon (US) tsp (US) Cubic Meter 4.92892159375E-6
Cubic Mile mi3 Cubic Meter 4168181825.4406
Cubic Yard yd3 Cubic Meter 0.764554858
Cubic Foot ft3 Cubic Meter 0.0283168466
Cubic Inch in3 Cubic Meter 1.63871E-5
Cubic Decimeter dm3 Cubic Meter 0.001
Exaliter EL Cubic Meter 1.0E+15
Petaliter PL Cubic Meter 1000000000000
Teraliter TL Cubic Meter 1000000000
Gigaliter GL Cubic Meter 1000000
Megaliter ML Cubic Meter 1000
Kiloliter kL Cubic Meter 1
Hectoliter hL Cubic Meter 0.1
Dekaliter daL Cubic Meter 0.01
Deciliter dL Cubic Meter 0.0001
Centiliter cL Cubic Meter 1.0E-5
Microliter µL Cubic Meter 1.0E-9
Nanoliter nL Cubic Meter 1.0E-12
Picoliter pL Cubic Meter 1.0E-15
Femtoliter fL Cubic Meter 1.0E-18
Attoliter aL Cubic Meter 1.0E-21
CC cc, cm3 Cubic Meter 1.0E-6
Drop drop Cubic Meter 5.0E-8
Barrel (Oil) bbl (oil) Cubic Meter 0.1589872949
Barrel (US) bbl (US) Cubic Meter 0.1192404712
Barrel (UK) bbl (UK) Cubic Meter 0.16365924
Gallon (UK) gal (UK) Cubic Meter 0.00454609
Quart (UK) qt (UK) Cubic Meter 0.0011365225
Pint (UK) pt (UK) Cubic Meter 0.0005682613
Cup (Metric) cup (metric) Cubic Meter 0.00025
Cup (UK) cup (UK) Cubic Meter 0.0002841306
Fluid Ounce (US) fl oz (US) Cubic Meter 2.95735E-5
Fluid Ounce (UK) fl oz (UK) Cubic Meter 2.84131E-5
Tablespoon (Metric) tbsp (metric) Cubic Meter 1.5E-5
Tablespoon (UK) tbsp (UK) Cubic Meter 1.77582E-5
Dessertspoon (US) dessertspoon (US) Cubic Meter 9.8578431875E-6
Dessertspoon (UK) dessertspoon (UK) Cubic Meter 1.18388E-5
Teaspoon (Metric) tsp (metric) Cubic Meter 5.0E-6
Teaspoon (UK) tsp (UK) Cubic Meter 5.9193880208333E-6
Gill (US) gi (US) Cubic Meter 0.0001182941
Gill (UK) gi (UK) Cubic Meter 0.0001420653
Minim (US) minim (US) Cubic Meter 6.1611519921875E-8
Minim (UK) minim (UK) Cubic Meter 5.9193880208333E-8
Ton Register ton reg Cubic Meter 2.8316846592
CCF ccf Cubic Meter 2.8316846592
Hundred-Cubic Foot hundred-cubic foot Cubic Meter 2.8316846592
Acre-Foot ac*ft Cubic Meter 1233.4818375475
Acre-Foot (US Survey) ac*ft (US survey) Cubic Meter 1233.4892384682
Acre-Inch ac*in Cubic Meter 102.790153129
Dekastere dekastere Cubic Meter 10
Stere st Cubic Meter 1
Decistere decistere Cubic Meter 0.1
Cord cd Cubic Meter 3.6245563638
Tun tun Cubic Meter 0.9539237696
Hogshead hogshead Cubic Meter 0.2384809424
Board Foot board foot Cubic Meter 0.0023597372
Dram dr Cubic Meter 3.6966911953125E-6
Cor (Biblical) cor (Biblical) Cubic Meter 0.22
Homer (Biblical) homer (Biblical) Cubic Meter 0.22
Bath (Biblical) bath (Biblical) Cubic Meter 0.022
Hin (Biblical) hin (Biblical) Cubic Meter 0.0036666667
Cab (Biblical) cab (Biblical) Cubic Meter 0.0012222222
Log (Biblical) log (Biblical) Cubic Meter 0.0003055556
Taza (Spanish) Taza (Spanish) Cubic Meter 0.0002365882
Earth's Volume Earth's volume Cubic Meter 1.083E+21

Units, Symbols, and Conversion Values Used in Volume Conversion from Common Units

Common Unit: Cubic Meter [m3]

Convert to Unit Symbol Convert from (m3) Multiply by (Conversion Factor)
Cubic Kilometer km3 Cubic Meter 1.0E-9
Cubic Centimeter cm3 Cubic Meter 1.0E+6
Cubic Millimeter mm3 Cubic Meter 1.0E+9
Liter L, l Cubic Meter 1000
Milliliter mL Cubic Meter 1000000
Gallon (US) gal (US) Cubic Meter 264.1720524
Quart (US) qt (US) Cubic Meter 1056.688210
Pint (US) pt (US) Cubic Meter 2113.376420
Cup (US) cup (US) Cubic Meter 4233.50564
Tablespoon (US) tbsp (US) Cubic Meter 67513.5972
Teaspoon (US) tsp (US) Cubic Meter 202552.8095
Cubic Mile mi3 Cubic Meter 2.403720625E-10
Cubic Yard yd3 Cubic Meter 1.30795062
Cubic Foot ft3 Cubic Meter 35.3146667
Cubic Inch in3 Cubic Meter 61023.7440947
Cubic Decimeter dm3 Cubic Meter 1000
Exaliter EL Cubic Meter 1.0E-15
Petaliter PL Cubic Meter 1.0E-12
Teraliter TL Cubic Meter 1.0E-9
Gigaliter GL Cubic Meter 1.0E-6
Megaliter ML Cubic Meter 1.0E-3
Kiloliter kL Cubic Meter 1
Hectoliter hL Cubic Meter 10
Dekaliter daL Cubic Meter 100
Deciliter dL Cubic Meter 10000
Centiliter cL Cubic Meter 100000
Microliter µL Cubic Meter 1.0E+9
Nanoliter nL Cubic Meter 1.0E+12
Picoliter pL Cubic Meter 1.0E+15
Femtoliter fL Cubic Meter 1.0E+18
Attoliter aL Cubic Meter 1.0E+21
CC cc, cm3 Cubic Meter 1.0E+6
Drop drop Cubic Meter 2.0E+7
Barrel (Oil) bbl (oil) Cubic Meter 6.28981
Barrel (US) bbl (US) Cubic Meter 8.38641
Barrel (UK) bbl (UK) Cubic Meter 6.13502
Gallon (UK) gal (UK) Cubic Meter 220.000043
Quart (UK) qt (UK) Cubic Meter 883.721686
Pint (UK) pt (UK) Cubic Meter 1767.44337
Cup (Metric) cup (metric) Cubic Meter 4000
Cup (UK) cup (UK) Cubic Meter 3529.41
Fluid Ounce (US) fl oz (US) Cubic Meter 33814.0227
Fluid Ounce (UK) fl oz (UK) Cubic Meter 35340.9526
Tablespoon (Metric) tbsp (metric) Cubic Meter 66666.6667
Tablespoon (UK) tbsp (UK) Cubic Meter 56338.2452
Dessertspoon (US) dessertspoon (US) Cubic Meter 101702.814
Dessertspoon (UK) dessertspoon (UK) Cubic Meter 84417.1392
Teaspoon (Metric) tsp (metric) Cubic Meter 200000
Teaspoon (UK) tsp (UK) Cubic Meter 169163.0729
Gill (US) gi (US) Cubic Meter 8474.45644
Gill (UK) gi (UK) Cubic Meter 7055.27642
Minim (US) minim (US) Cubic Meter 1.6223481987E+7
Minim (UK) minim (UK) Cubic Meter 1.68964388E+7
Ton Register ton reg Cubic Meter 0.353146
CCF ccf Cubic Meter 0.0283168466
Hundred-Cubic Foot hundred-cubic foot Cubic Meter 28.3168466
Acre-Foot ac*ft Cubic Meter 0.0008107132
Acre-Foot (US Survey) ac*ft (US survey) Cubic Meter 0.0008107132
Acre-Inch ac*in Cubic Meter 0.009587554
Dekastere dekastere Cubic Meter 0.1
Stere st Cubic Meter 1
Decistere decistere Cubic Meter 10
Cord cd Cubic Meter 3.6245563638
Tun tun Cubic Meter 1.0483871
Hogshead hogshead Cubic Meter 4.16419238
Board Foot board foot Cubic Meter 423.776
Dram dr Cubic Meter 270270.2703
Cor (Biblical) cor (Biblical) Cubic Meter 4.545454545
Homer (Biblical) homer (Biblical) Cubic Meter 4.545454545
Bath (Biblical) bath (Biblical) Cubic Meter 45.45454545
Hin (Biblical) hin (Biblical) Cubic Meter 273.9726027
Cab (Biblical) cab (Biblical) Cubic Meter 818.1818182
Log (Biblical) log (Biblical) Cubic Meter 324675.3247
Taza (Spanish) Taza (Spanish) Cubic Meter 4233.50564
Earth's Volume Earth's volume Cubic Meter 9.2233720368548E-22

Conversion Examples

Example 1: Converting Liters to Gallons

Given: 10 Liters

Objective: Convert to Gallons (US) [gal (US)]

Steps:
  1. Identify the Starting Unit: Liters (L)
  2. Find the Conversion Factor:
    • 1 Liter = 0.0037854118 Gallons (US)
    1 L = 0.0037854118 gal (US)
  3. Multiply the Starting Value by the Conversion Factor:
    10 L × 0.0037854118 gal (US)/L = 0.037854118 gal (US)

Result: 10 L = 0.037854118 gal (US)

Example 2: Converting Cubic Feet to Liters

Given: 5 ft3

Objective: Convert to Liters [L]

Steps:
  1. Identify the Starting Unit: Cubic Feet (ft3)
  2. Find the Conversion Factor:
    • 1 Cubic Foot = 0.0283168466 Cubic Meter
    • 1 Cubic Meter = 1000 Liters
    1 ft3 = 0.0283168466 m3
    1 m3 = 1000 L
  3. Convert Cubic Feet to Cubic Meters:
    5 ft3 × 0.0283168466 m3/ft3 = 0.141584233 m3
  4. Convert Cubic Meters to Liters:
    0.141584233 m3 × 1000 L/m3 = 141.584233 L

Result: 5 ft3 = 141.584233 L


Practical Tips for Unit Conversion

  • Use Precise Conversion Factors: Ensure accuracy by using exact conversion factors, especially in scientific and engineering calculations.
  • Maintain Consistent Units: When performing calculations involving multiple units, ensure all units are appropriately converted to maintain consistency.
  • Understand the Relationship Between Units: Familiarize yourself with how different volume units relate to each other, particularly between SI and non-SI systems.
  • Reference Reliable Sources: Always verify conversion factors using trusted references or official standards.
  • Utilize Technology: Leverage calculators or software tools to handle complex conversions and minimize manual errors.
  • Practice with Examples: Reinforce your understanding by working through various conversion scenarios.

Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

  1. Incorrect Conversion Factors:
    • Solution: Always cross-check conversion factors with reliable sources before performing calculations.
  2. Misalignment of Units:
    • Solution: Ensure that numerator and denominator units are consistently converted to maintain dimensional integrity.
  3. Ignoring Unit Prefixes:
    • Solution: Pay attention to unit prefixes (e.g., kilo-, centi-, milli-) as they significantly affect conversion factors.
  4. Rounding Errors:
    • Solution: Carry sufficient decimal places during intermediate steps and round only the final result as needed.
  5. Confusing Similar Units:
    • Solution: Clearly distinguish between units such as L, gal (US), gal (UK), mL, etc., to avoid mixing them up.
  6. Assuming Non-Standard Units are Equivalent:
    • Solution: Verify the equivalence of less common units before performing conversions.