Volume Converter
1 L = 1000 mL
About the volume category
How much space a liquid or loose material takes: drinks, fuel, recipes, and tanks.
You will reach for these conversions when cooking with measuring cups from a different measurement tradition, or buying drinks or fuel in countries with different bottle and pump sizes.
- A large soda bottle holds 1 L, about 33.8 fl oz
- A 5 L jerrycan is roughly 1.3 US gallons
- A mid-size car fuel tank: about 60 L, or 16 US gallons
Popular volume conversions
Common mistakes
- US vs imperial gallons: a US gallon is 3.785 L, an imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 L. MPG figures from the UK are not comparable with US ones
- US "cup" (240 ml) vs metric cup (250 ml) vs UK cup (284 ml) in baking
Frequently asked questions
Which volume units does this converter support?
11 units: Liter, Milliliter, Cubic Meter, Cubic Centimeter, Gallon (US), Quart (US), and more. All conversions run locally in your browser, nothing is sent to a server.
How accurate are the volume conversions?
All factors follow the official SI definitions and internationally agreed standards. Results are shown with up to 8 significant digits, which is far beyond the precision of everyday measurements.
Is this converter free?
Yes, completely free and unlimited, supported by ads. No app install, no sign-up.