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1 Liters (L) =

0.2641720524

US Gallons (gal)

1 Liters (L) in every unit

Liters (L)
1
Milliliters (mL)
1,000
Cubic Meters (m³)
0.001
US Gallons (gal)
0.2641720524
US Quarts (qt)
1.056688209
US Pints (pt)
2.113376419
US Cups (cup)
4.226752838
US Fluid Ounces (fl oz)
33.8140227
US Tablespoons (tbsp)
67.6280454
US Teaspoons (tsp)
202.8841362
Imperial Gallons (imp gal)
0.2199692483
Imperial Pints (imp pt)
1.759753986
Imperial Fluid Ounces (imp fl oz)
35.19507973
Cubic Feet (ft³)
0.03531466672
Cubic Inches (in³)
61.02374409

Common Conversions

1 US gallon = 3.785 liters

1 US cup = 236.6 milliliters

1 US tablespoon = 14.79 ml

1 liter = 33.8 US fl oz

Cooking Tips

Always use metric for precision in recipes

1 cup ≈ 250ml (rounded for cooking)

1 tbsp ≈ 15ml (rounded for cooking)

1 tsp ≈ 5ml (rounded for cooking)

How to use the Volume

Enter a volume amount, select the current unit, choose your target unit, and get instant conversion. Perfect for cooking, chemistry, and liquid measurements.

Formula

All volumes convert through liters (base unit). value_in_liters = input × from_factor; result = value_in_liters ÷ to_factor.

History & interesting facts

Did you know?

A US gallon is different from an imperial gallon. 1 US gallon = 3.785 liters, while 1 imperial gallon = 4.546 liters.

Origin & history

The liter was introduced during the French Revolution as a metric unit. A liter is defined as exactly 1 cubic decimeter.

Fascinating facts

  1. 1

    1 liter = 1,000 milliliters

  2. 2

    1 US gallon = 3.785 liters (most common in USA)

  3. 3

    1 cup = 236.6 milliliters (cooking measurement)

  4. 4

    1 tablespoon = 14.79 milliliters

  5. 5

    1 teaspoon = 4.929 milliliters

  6. 6

    Metric is standard for scientific work worldwide

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between US and imperial gallons?

1 US gallon = 3.785 liters, while 1 imperial gallon = 4.546 liters. Imperial gallons are used in UK and some Commonwealth countries.

How many milliliters are in a cup?

1 cup = 236.6 milliliters. This is the standard US cooking measurement.

How do I convert ml to tablespoons?

1 tablespoon = 14.79 milliliters. So to convert ml to tbsp, divide by 14.79.

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