Volume Converter
1 Liter = 0.264172 US Gallons
Common Volume Measurements
Metric System
- Liter (L): The fundamental unit of volume in the metric system, equal to 1 cubic decimeter (dm³).
- Milliliter (mL): Equal to 1/1000th of a liter. Equivalent to one cubic centimeter (cm³). Commonly used for small liquids.
- Cubic Meter (m³): The SI derived unit of volume. Equal to 1,000 liters. Used for measuring large volumes of gas or liquid.
US Customary System
- US Gallon (gal): Equal to exactly 231 cubic inches or 3.78541 liters. Standard for measuring fuel and large liquid quantities in the US.
- US Cup: Commonly used in cooking and baking. Equal to 8 US fluid ounces or exactly 236.5882365 milliliters.
- Fluid Ounce (fl oz): Equal to 1/128th of a US gallon.