Volume Converter
Convert between millilitres, litres, cubic metres, teaspoons, tablespoons, cups, pints, quarts, US and UK gallons and fluid ounces. Results update as you type. Last updated: June 2026.
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Cooking Volume Reference (US measurements)
| Recipe Measure | ml | fl oz (US) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 US teaspoon | 4.93 ml | 0.167 fl oz |
| 1 US tablespoon | 14.79 ml | 0.5 fl oz |
| 1 US cup | 236.6 ml | 8 fl oz |
| 1 US pint | 473.2 ml | 16 fl oz |
| 1 US quart | 946.4 ml | 32 fl oz |
| 1 US gallon | 3,785 ml | 128 fl oz |
Note: Australian and UK cup measurements differ. 1 metric cup (AU/NZ) = 250 ml vs 236.6 ml for the US cup.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ml in a litre?
1 litre = 1,000 millilitres. The prefix "milli" means 1/1000 in the metric system. A standard 500 ml water bottle is half a litre. A can of drink is typically 330 ml or 355 ml.
How many litres in a US gallon?
1 US gallon = 3.78541 litres. The US gallon is smaller than the UK imperial gallon (4.54609 litres). When reading fuel economy figures, check whether miles per gallon uses US or UK gallons.
How many ml in a cup?
1 US cup = 236.588 ml. In Australia and New Zealand, 1 metric cup = 250 ml. When following recipes, check which cup measurement is intended. The difference matters for baking where precision is important.
What is the difference between US and UK gallons?
1 UK imperial gallon = 4.54609 litres. 1 US gallon = 3.78541 litres. The UK gallon is about 20% larger. Car fuel economy in mpg will differ significantly depending on whether US or UK gallons are used in the calculation.
How many tablespoons in a cup?
16 US tablespoons = 1 US cup (236.6 ml). 1 US tablespoon = 14.79 ml = 3 US teaspoons. For cooking conversions, this tool handles all common US and metric recipe measurements instantly.