Volume Converter

The Volume Converter helps you convert liquid measurements between millilitres, litres and US gallons. It is useful for cooking, shopping, product labels, packaging, fuel amounts, school work and daily measurement checks.

How to use this volume converter

Enter a value in any one field and the converter will show the matching values in the other units. You can start with millilitres, litres, or US gallons.

Important unit note

This tool uses the US gallon conversion. One US gallon is 3.785411784 litres.

Enter a value in any field to convert it into millilitres, litres and US gallons.

Enter a value in any one field. The other fields will update automatically.
Ready to run this tool. Enter your values or choose your options to get a result.

Common volume units

Millilitres are useful for small liquid amounts such as medicine, drinks, sauces and product labels. Litres are used for larger bottles, water, fuel and household liquids. US gallons are often used for larger liquid quantities in some countries.

Quick reference

UnitCommon useBasic relationship
MillilitreSmall liquid quantities1,000 millilitres = 1 litre
LitreBottles, fuel and household liquids1 litre = 0.264172 US gallons
US gallonLarger liquid quantities1 US gallon = 3.785411784 litres

When this converter is useful

Use this page when comparing bottle sizes, reading liquid labels, converting a cooking amount, checking fuel figures, preparing school work, or understanding a measurement written in another unit.

Frequently asked questions

Does this use US gallons?
Yes. The gallon field uses the US gallon value.

How many millilitres are in one litre?
One litre equals 1,000 millilitres.

Can I convert gallons to litres?
Yes. Enter the gallon value and the litre value will appear.