How many cups are in a liter?

There are approximately 4.22675 cups in 1 liter. For practical purposes, you can round this to 4.23 cups. This is based on the US measuring cup standard of 236.588 mL (8 fluid ounces).

How many liters in a gallon?

There are 3.78541 liters in 1 US gallon. This converter uses US liquid gallons, which are different from UK imperial gallons (4.54609 L). For quick estimates, remember that 1 gallon is approximately 3.8 liters.

How do I convert milliliters to cups?

To convert milliliters to cups, divide the milliliter value by 236.588. For example, 250 mL ÷ 236.588 = 1.06 cups. This is based on the US cup measurement of 236.588 mL (8 fl oz).

What is the difference between US and UK volume measurements?

This converter uses US measurements. Key differences: US gallon = 3.785 L vs UK gallon = 4.546 L; US cup = 236.588 mL vs UK cup = 284 mL. Always check which measurement system a recipe uses for accurate results.

How accurate are these volume conversions?

Our converter uses precise conversion factors accurate to 5 decimal places. Results display up to 4 decimal places for practical use. For cooking, you may want to round to the nearest practical measurement (e.g., 1/4 cup, 1/2 cup).

Can I use this for dry ingredients?

This converter is designed for liquid volume measurements. Dry ingredients have different conversion factors because volume depends on density and packing. For dry ingredients, use weight-based conversions (grams, ounces) for more accuracy.

Why do some recipes use both metric and imperial measurements?

Different countries use different measurement systems. The metric system (liters, milliliters) is standard in most countries, while the US primarily uses imperial (gallons, cups, fluid ounces). Our converter helps translate between these systems for international recipes and products.

🥤

Volume Converter

Convert between liters, gallons, cups, and milliliters with our simple volume converter tool.

Conversion

Loading tool...

How to Use Volume Converter

How to Use the Volume Converter

Step-by-Step Guide

Enter Volume Value: Type the volume you want to convert in the input field
Select Source Unit: Choose the unit you're converting FROM (liters, milliliters, gallons, or cups)
Select Target Unit: Choose the unit you're converting TO
View Result: The conversion result appears instantly in the result card
Swap Units: Click "Swap Units" to reverse the conversion direction
Try Examples: Click example scenarios for common volume conversions:
- Water Bottle (2 L to cups)
- Milk Jug (1 gal to liters)
- Recipe (250 mL to cups)
Copy Result: Click "Copy Result" to copy the conversion to your clipboard
Reset: Click "Reset" to clear all inputs and start fresh

Supported Volume Units

Liters (L): Metric base unit for volume
Milliliters (mL): 1/1000 of a liter
Gallons (gal): US liquid gallon (3.78541 L)
Cups: US measuring cup (236.588 mL or 8 fl oz)

Conversion Factors

1 Liter = 1000 mL
1 Gallon (US) = 3.78541 L
1 Cup = 236.588 mL
1 Liter = 4.22675 Cups

Common Use Cases

Cooking & Recipes

Convert recipe measurements between metric and imperial
Scale recipes up or down
Convert international recipes to local measurements

Beverage Measurements

Calculate drink volumes for parties
Convert bottle sizes between regions
Compare product volumes

Shopping & Comparison

Compare product sizes in different units
Calculate best value when shopping
Convert package sizes

Travel & International

Understand volume measurements in different countries
Convert fuel tank capacities
Interpret foreign measurements

Tips for Accurate Conversions

Precision: Results display up to 4 decimal places for accuracy
Rounding: For cooking, round to practical measurements
US vs Imperial: This converter uses US gallons (not UK imperial gallons)
Dry vs Liquid: Use these conversions for liquid measurements
Temperature: Remember that volume can change with temperature

Frequently Asked Questions

📄

Paper Size Converter

Convert between international paper sizes (A4, Letter, Legal) with dimensions in mm, cm, and inches. Compare ISO A/B series and North American paper standards.

Use Tool →

Share Your Feedback

Help us improve this tool by sharing your experience