Do you also find it difficult to convert from one volume unit to another? If so, you no longer need to worry, because we have found a solution to your problem. We have created this volume unit converter tool to help you with unit conversions without needing to remember any formulas.
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How to Use
- The use of this volume unit converter calculator is very simple.
- To convert the unit of any volume value, you need to input the volume and its unit in the respective field. Once you input the volume along with its unit, the tool will display its converted values in various units.
What is Volume?
When any object occupies 3-dimensional space, it is referred to as volume. The space present within those 3 dimensions is what we call volume. We measure volume in cubic units, such as cubic meters, cubic inches, liters, etc. For example, if you take a cubic meter block, to find its volume, you need to multiply its three dimensions : height, width, and depth/ length.
What are Common Volume Units
Understanding volume units is very important because they are used in almost every field and each field may use different volume units. Volume is used in construction, science, trading, daily household tasks and more. We have compiled a list of the most common volume units, along with information on where each unit is most frequently used.
1. Cubic Units
- Cubic Meter (m³): Widely used in construction, engineering and large-scale applications.
- Cubic Centimeter (cm³): Common in scientific and medical fields.
- Cubic Inch (in³): Frequently used in the United States for small objects or liquid volumes.
2. Metric Units
- Liter (L): Standard unit for measuring liquids and gases in most countries.
- Milliliter (ml): Common for small liquid volumes like beverages or medicines.
3. Imperial and US Customary Units
- Gallon (gal): Primarily used in the United States for liquids like fuel and milk.
- Quart (qt): Common in the US for measuring smaller liquid quantities.
- Pint (pt): Used for measuring liquid and dry goods in the US and UK.
- Fluid Ounce (fl oz): Often used in cooking and nutrition labeling.
4. Specialized Units
- Barrel (bbl): Common in the oil industry.
- Cubic Yard (yd³): Often used in construction for measuring large volumes of materials like concrete or soil.
Volume Conversion Table
Using this chart is very easy. First, identify the volume unit you have and then determine the volume unit you want to convert to.
The first column of the chart represents your current volume unit and the first row represents the unit you want to convert to. Find where the row and column intersect—this is your conversion factor.
For example, if your volume is in milliliters and you want to convert it to US gallons, look at the intersection of milliliters and US gallons in the chart. According to the chart, they intersect at 0.000264172, which is your conversion factor.
Now, simply multiply by the conversion factor to easily convert between volume units. This table is designed in such as way that you don’t need to look out if you are converting from larger or smaller unit. Whether its large or small unit, the only thing you have to do while using this table is multiply with conversion factor.
From/ To | Cubic Meters (m³) | Liters (L) | Milliliters (ml) | Cubic Centimeters (cm³) | Cubic Inches (in³) | Cubic Feet (ft³) | US Gallons (gal) | UK Gallons (gal) |
Cubic Meters (m³) | 1 | 1,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 61,023.7441 | 35.3147 | 264.172 | 219.969 |
Liters (L) | 0.001 | 1 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 61.0237 | 0.0353147 | 0.264172 | 0.219969 |
Milliliters (ml) | 0.000001 | 0.001 | 1 | 1 | 0.0610237 | 0.0000353 | 0.000264172 | 0.000219969 |
Cubic Centimeters (cm³) | 0.000001 | 0.001 | 1 | 1 | 0.0610237 | 0.0000353 | 0.000264172 | 0.000219969 |
Cubic Inches (in³) | 0.000016387064 | 0.016387064 | 16.387064 | 16.387064 | 1 | 0.000578704 | 0.0043290043 | 0.00360465 |
Cubic Feet (ft³) | 0.0283168 | 28.3168 | 28,316.8 | 28,316.8 | 1,728 | 1 | 7.48052 | 6.22884 |
US Gallons (gal) | 0.00378541 | 3.78541 | 3,785.41 | 3,785.41 | 231 | 0.133681 | 1 | 0.832674 |
UK Gallons (gal) | 0.00454609 | 4.54609 | 4,546.09 | 4,546.09 | 277.419 | 0.160544 | 1.20095 | 1 |
Where is Volume Converter Used?
A volume converter is a very useful tool that can save you a lot of time. This tool can easily convert one volume unit into another. By using this tool, the chances of making mistakes are significantly reduced. If you try to convert volume units manually, there’s a possibility of making an error, so it’s better to use such tool.
We often watch recipes on YouTube and try to make them at home. During that time, the measurement of many ingredients isn’t always the same, which is where a volume converter can be very useful. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 gallon of water, but you only have measuring cups in liters and milliliters at home, you can easily convert gallons to liters or milliliters using this tool.
Volume converters are also widely used in science. In chemistry experiments, for instance, you might often need to change the volume units of various chemicals, making these converters very useful. Besides science, this tool can be extremely helpful in mathematics as well.
The most frequent use of a volume converter is in the construction industry. In this field, volume calculations are made every day and there’s often a need to convert between different volume units. For example, when calculating the quantity of concrete, various units are used, such as cubic feet, cubic yards, cubic meters, etc. Depending on your needs, you may have to convert the quantity of concrete from one unit to another.
This volume converter is capable of converting many units. It can handle both metric and imperial systems. In total, there are 21 volume units that this tool can convert. The most important thing is that it’s very easy to use.
How do You Convert from One Volume Unit to Another?
Conversion of volume values from one unit to another is a very simple process if you know the “conversion factor.” There are two methods: using multiplication and division formulas to convert the area units. When converting from a smaller unit to a larger unit, the conversion factor is divided. On the other hand, when converting from a larger unit to a smaller unit, the conversion factor is multiplied by the value of volume.
What is a Conversion Factor?
A conversion factor is a numerical value used to convert one unit into another. It is a ratio that tells how many of one unit are equal to another unit. For example, 1 cubic meter (cu.m) is equal to 35.3147 cubic feet (cu.ft). In this example, 35.3147 is the conversion factor and it is used to convert the volume unit from cu.m to cu.ft. You can use our tool above to find the conversion factors for other units.
Example :
1. How to convert 1000 liter into cubic meter?
Solution :
Now in the above example we have to convert the volume value from smaller unit (liter) to larger unit (cubic meter). So in this case we will divide the volume value.
To convert the volume value from liter to cubic meter divide the volume value of liter by the conversion factor.
Conversion Factor = 1 cubic meter is equals to 1000 liter.
Cubic Meter = Volume (liter) / conversion factor
Cubic Meter = 5000 / 1000
Cubic Meter = 5
Therefore, 5000 liter is equal to 5 m3.
Example :
2. How to convert 25 US liquid gallon into liter?
Solution :
Now in the above example we have to convert the volume value from larger unit (US liquid gallon) to smaller unit (liter). So in this case we will multiply the volume value.
To convert the volume value from US liquid gallon to liter multiply the volume value of US liquid gallon by the conversion factor.
Conversion Factor = 1 US liquid gallon is equals to 3.78541 liter.
Liter = Volume (US liquid gallon) × conversion factor
Liter = 25 × 3.78541
Liter = 94.6353
Therefore, 25 US liquid gallon is equal to 94.6353 liter.