Volume Converter
Enter a value and select the source and target units to convert between nine common volume units: milliliters, liters, US gallons, US quarts, US pints, US cups, US fluid ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons. The result updates instantly as you type.
This converter uses US customary measurements (not Imperial UK). A US gallon is 3.785 liters, while a UK Imperial gallon is 4.546 liters — if you are in the UK, be aware of this difference. The metric units (ml and liters) are the same everywhere.
Especially useful for cooking (converting recipe measurements between metric and US cups), beverage calculations, and science. All processing is done in your browser.
By The Paper Room Editorial Team — Converter Tools
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in a US cup?▼
One US cup equals approximately 236.588 milliliters. For cooking purposes, 240 ml is a common rounded value.
Is this using US or UK measurements?▼
US customary measurements. A US gallon is 3.785 liters and a US fluid ounce is 29.574 ml. UK Imperial measurements differ — a UK gallon is 4.546 liters and a UK fluid ounce is 28.413 ml.
How many tablespoons are in a cup?▼
There are 16 tablespoons in one US cup, and 3 teaspoons in one tablespoon.