Volume Unit Converter
Convert volume units between different measurement systems
| Name | Symbol | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Cubic millimeter (Volume of a cube with 1 millimeter sides) | mm³ | 0,00 |
| Cubic centimeter (Volume of a cube with 1 centimeter sides) | cm³ | 0,00 |
| Cubic decimeter (Volume of a cube with 1 decimeter sides) | dm³ | 0,00 |
| Cubic meter (Base unit of volume in SI system) | m³ | 0,00 |
| Milliliter (1/1000 of a liter, equal to 1 cm³) | ml | 0,00 |
| Liter (Basic unit of liquid volume) | l | 0,00 |
| Hectoliter (100 liters) | hl | 0,00 |
| US gallon (3.785411784 liters) | gal | 0,00 |
| Quart (1/4 of a US gallon) | qt | 0,00 |
| Pint (1/8 of a US gallon) | pt | 0,00 |
| Cup (1/16 of a US gallon) | cup | 0,00 |
| Fluid ounce (1/128 of a US gallon) | fl oz | 0,00 |
Volume Units – Definitions, Applications, and International Differences
Volume is a measure of the space occupied by a substance or object in three-dimensional space. Depending on the system of measurement and field of application, different volume units are used – from those based on the International System of Units (SI) to imperial units, particularly common in the United States. Below are the most important volume units, their definitions, and usage contexts.
Cubic Meter (m³) – the Basic SI Unit
Definition: A cubic meter is the volume of a cube with sides 1 meter long.
Symbol: m³
The cubic meter is the standard unit of volume in science, engineering, and industry. It is used, among other things, to measure the volume of gases, liquids, and solids on a large scale – for example, when calculating natural gas consumption or the capacity of industrial tanks.
Liter (l) – Unit of Liquid Volume
Definition: 1 liter is the volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter (1 dm³).
Symbol: l
Liters are commonly used in everyday life to measure liquid volumes – such as milk, water, fuel, or beverages. They are also used in pharmacy, gastronomy, and retail.
Milliliter (ml) – Derived Unit
Definition: 1 milliliter = 1/1000 of a liter = 1 cm³
Symbol: ml
Milliliters are used where precision is important – for example, in medicine (dosing of drugs), cosmetology, chemistry, and cooking (measuring spices, liquid ingredients).
Hectoliter (hl)
Definition: 1 hectoliter = 100 liters
Symbol: hl
Mainly used in agriculture and the food industry, e.g., for measuring quantities of milk, beer, or grain. In brewing, hectoliters are the standard unit for indicating beer production.
US Gallon (gal) and Imperial Gallon (imp gal)
US Gallon
Definition: 1 US gallon = 3.785411784 liters
Symbol: gal
Used primarily in the United States to measure the volume of fuels, milk, beverages, and other liquids. It is part of the US customary system of measurement.
Imperial Gallon
Definition: 1 imperial gallon = 4.54609 liters
Symbol: imp gal (sometimes gal UK)
The imperial gallon is used in the United Kingdom, Canada, and some other Commonwealth countries. It is used to indicate fuel, beverage, and other liquid capacities in the food and automotive industries. Because it is larger than the US gallon, they should not be confused – doing so can lead to significant differences in quantity.
Quart (qt)
Definition: 1 quart = 1/4 of a US gallon ≈ 0.946 liters
Symbol: qt
Common in the USA, used for packaging and selling beverages, milk, ice cream, etc. Also found in cooking recipes.
Pint (pt)
Definition: 1 pint = 1/8 of a US gallon ≈ 0.473 liters
Symbol: pt
Often found in food service, especially for beer and ice cream. In the UK, a pint has a slightly different volume (0.568 liters).
Cup (cup)
Definition: 1 cup = 1/16 of a US gallon ≈ 0.24 liters
Symbol: cup
A popular unit in American cooking, used to measure ingredients in recipes (e.g., 1 cup of flour).
Fluid Ounce (fl oz)
Definition: 1 fluid ounce (US) = 1/128 of a US gallon ≈ 29.573 ml
Symbol: fl oz
Used to indicate the volume of small portions of liquids – for example, in the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Also used for indicating the volume of beverages.