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0.264 gal
1 L = 0.264 gal
Guide & Educational Reference
How to Use the Volume Converter
- 1Enter the volumetric value to convert.
- 2Select your source unit (liters, mL, m³, gallons, cups, fl oz, pints, quarts).
- 3Select your target unit to instantly see the converted liquid or cubic volume.
Understanding Volume Conversions
Volume conversion translates 3D space and liquid capacity metrics across metric (liters, mL, m³) and US customary/culinary units (gallons, cups, fluid ounces).
Volume Conversion Factors
Liters & US Gallons
Standard liquid capacity metric.
1 US gallon = 3.78541 liters | 1 liter = 1,000 mLCulinary Volume (Cups & Fluid Ounces)
Kitchen liquid measurements.
1 cup = 236.588 mL = 8 fl oz | 1 fl oz = 29.5735 mLPractical Real-World Example
Convert 1 US Gallon to Liters
1 gal × 3.78541 L/gal = 3.78541 L→ 1 US Gallon = 3.78541 Liters
1 US gallon to litres
1 × 3.78541 L ÷ 1→ ≈ 3.7854 L
250 millilitres to cups
250 × 0.001 L ÷ 0.2365882365 L/cup→ ≈ 1.0567 cups
Key Tips & Considerations
- US Liquid Gallon vs Imperial Gallon: This tool implements the US liquid gallon (3.78541 L), standard in the United States and international liquid trade.
- Fluid Ounce vs Ounce Weight: Fluid ounces measure volume (capacity), whereas ounces measure mass (weight).
- These are US customary volumes; a US pint, quart, and gallon are smaller than their UK imperial counterparts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many liters are in a US gallon?
There are approximately 3.78541 liters in 1 US liquid gallon.
How many milliliters are in a cup?
A standard US customary cup equals 236.588 milliliters (approx. 8 US fluid ounces).
How does the volume conversion work internally?
Every unit has a fixed factor to a base unit. The calculator multiplies your value by the source unit's factor to reach the base, then divides by the target unit's factor.
Which units are supported?
Millilitre, litre, cubic metre, teaspoon, tablespoon, fluid ounce, cup, pint, quart, and gallon, all defined relative to the litre.