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Volume and capacity converter
Convert ml, L, cm³, m³ and US or Imperial liquid measures with the regional system always visible.
Quick conversion
What volume do you want to convert?
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Accepts a decimal point or comma, scientific notation and units before or after the number.
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All equivalents
Metric
US liquid
Imperial
Formula and precision
The formula will appear after you enter a volume.
Calculations use liters as the internal base and only round the display.
Publicidad
Capacity shortcuts
Load common container and tank values without leaving the page.
Quick references
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Milliliter and cubic centimeter
1 ml = 1 cm³
Liter to milliliters
1 L = 1,000.0000000000000 ml
Cubic metre to litres
1 m³ = 1,000.0000000000000 L
US fluid ounce to liters
1 fl oz US = 0.0295735295625 L
Imperial fluid ounce to liters
1 fl oz imperial = 0.0284130625000 L
US quart to liters
1 qt US = 0.9463529460000 L
Volume, capacity and systems
The correct unit depends on the document, region and original symbol.
Volume and capacity
Volume and capacity describe space. In everyday use, capacity usually refers to the contents a recipiente.
Metric relationships
1 ml = 1 cm³
1 L = 1,000 ml
1 m³ = 1,000 L
US and Imperial
Some units have similar names but do not represent the same volume in every system. To compare gallons in more detail, use the liters-to-gallons converter .
Fluid ounces and mass
fl oz measures volume. oz without fl usually means mass, so this tool does not convert it as capacity.
How to choose the correct unit
Before converting, confirm the regional system and original symbol.
Check the label, data sheet, country and data source. If a measure regional unit appears without US or Imperial, avoid guessing and confirm the system before using it for a purchase, tank or technical document.
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Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in a liter?
One liter equals exactly 1,000 milliliters.
How many liters are in a cubic meter?
One cubic meter equals exactly 1,000 liters.
Is one milliliter equal to one cubic centimeter?
Yes. One milliliter occupies the same volume as one cubic centimeter.
What is the difference between an ounce and a fluid ounce?
A fluid ounce measures volume. An ounce without “fl” usually measures mass, so this calculator specifies US or Imperial fl oz.
Are US and Imperial pints the same?
No. A US pint equals 0.473176473 L and an Imperial pint equals 0.56826125 L.
Are US and Imperial quarts the same?
No. A US quart equals 0.946352946 L and an Imperial quart equals 1.1365225 L.
How can you tell whether a measure is US or Imperial?
Check the label, country, data sheet or original document. If it only says fl oz, pt, qt or gal, confirm the system before converting.