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Volume Converter

Convert between 50+ volume units — from kitchen measurements to industrial-scale volumes.

Volume Reference Points

💧 Drop
0.05 mL
Smallest everyday volume
🥄 Tablespoon
14.8 mL
Cooking measurement
US Cup
237 mL
Standard cup
🧴 Bottle
1 Liter
Everyday container
🏊 Olympic Pool
2,500 m³
2.5 million liters
🌍 Earth
1.08 × 10²¹ m³
Planetary volume

Volume Measurement Facts

One liter is defined as the volume of a cube measuring 10 cm on each side.

A milliliter is exactly equal to one cubic centimeter (1 mL = 1 cm³).

The Sun's volume is about 1.3 million times larger than Earth's

A liter was originally defined as the volume of 1 kilogram of water at 4°C

A pinch is typically 1/16 teaspoon or about 0.3mL

At the quantum scale, the Planck volume represents the smallest meaningful volume in physics

Frequently Asked Volume Conversion Questions

How many milliliters are in one cup?

One US cup contains approximately 237 milliliters.

What is the difference between US and Imperial gallons?

A US gallon equals 3.785 liters, while an Imperial gallon equals 4.546 liters.

How many liters are in a cubic meter?

One cubic meter is equal to exactly 1,000 liters.

Is milliliter the same as cubic centimeter?

Yes, one milliliter is exactly equal to one cubic centimeter (1 mL = 1 cm³).

Why do cooking measurements vary between countries?

Cooking measurements vary because countries use different standard cup sizes and measurement systems.

What volume unit is used for fuel measurements?

Fuel is commonly measured in liters in most countries and gallons in the United States.

Cooking Guide

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