Volume Converter

Convert between milliliters, liters, and gallons.

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Quick Volume Reference

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Liters (L)Milliliters (ml)milliliters = liters × 1,000
Milliliters (ml)Liters (L)liters = milliliters ÷ 1,000
Liters (L)Gallons (gal)gallons = liters × 0.264172
Gallons (gal)Liters (L)liters = gallons × 3.78541

Common Volume Conversions

Half a liter of water

Convert Liters to Milliliters.

0.5 × 1,000

500 ml

A 500 ml bottle

Convert Milliliters to Liters.

500 ÷ 1,000

0.5 L

A 10 L jerry can

Convert Liters to Gallons.

10 × 0.264172

2.64 gal

A 5-gallon fuel can

Convert Gallons to Liters.

5 × 3.78541

18.93 L

Volume Conversion Questions

How many milliliters are in a liter?+

Exactly 1,000.

What is 0.5 L in milliliters?+

500 ml.

How do I measure 250 ml without a jug?+

A standard coffee mug holds roughly 250 ml of water.

Is 5 ml the same as a teaspoon?+

In a medical setting, yes — 5 ml is what nurses call a 'metric teaspoon'.

How do I convert ml to liters?+

Divide by 1,000. For example, 500 ml ÷ 1,000 = 0.5 L.

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