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Volume Converter

Convert volumes between liters (L), gallons (gal), cups, and milliliters (mL) with this easy-to-use calculator. Perfect for cooking, liquid measurements, and international conversions.

Converted volume
Result
0.264172Β gal
Cups (cup)
4.226757
Milliliters (mL)
1,000

Results update as you type.

Volume Converter

Convert volume between liters, US gallons, US cups, and milliliters. The form asks for a Value, From, and To, then shows the chosen conversion plus the other supported units as references.

Use this for recipes, beverage sizes, fuel, cleaning products, lab measurements, and container planning. The gallon and cup factors are US customary values, not imperial measures. For single-purpose shortcuts, see the gallons to liters calculator, milliliters to cups calculator, or ounces to milliliters calculator.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter a nonnegative volume.
  2. Choose liters, gallons, cups, or milliliters as the source.
  3. Choose the target unit.
  4. Check whether your source uses US, imperial, or metric units.

Conversion formula

The calculator converts through liters.

UnitFactor in liters
1 L1
1 gal3.78541
1 cup0.236588
1 mL0.001

Worked example: 2 gal Γ— 3.78541 = 7.57082 L. In cups, 7.57082 Γ· 0.236588 = 32.000 cups after rounding.

Common valueConverted value
1 L1,000 mL
1 gal3.78541 L
1 cup236.588 mL

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in one gallon?
This calculator uses the US gallon, where 1 gal = 3.78541 L.
How many milliliters are in one cup?
1 US cup equals 0.236588 L, or 236.588 mL.
What is 2 liters in gallons?
2 L equals about 0.528344 gal because 2 Γ· 3.78541 = 0.528344.
Are US and imperial gallons the same?
No. This form uses US gallons. Imperial gallons are larger and need a different factor.

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