cubic meter (m³)
SI derived unit of volume.
The cubic meter (m³) is the SI derived unit of volume. It corresponds to the volume of a cube with edges of one meter. One cubic meter is equal to 1000 liters.
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cubic kilometer
km³
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hectoliter
hl
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dekaliter
dal
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cubic decimeter
dm³
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deciliter
dl
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centiliter
cl
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cubic centimeter
cm³
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milliliter
ml
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cubic millimeter
mm³
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microliter
µl
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acre foot
acre-ft
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cubic yard
yd³
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cubic foot
ft³
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US quart
qt
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US pint
pt
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US gill
gi
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US fluid ounce
fl oz
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cubic inch
in³
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fluid dram
fl dr
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minim
minim
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US dry barrel
bbl (dry)
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US bushel
bu
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US peck
pk
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US dry gallon
gal (dry)
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US dry quart
qt (dry)
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US dry pint
pt (dry)
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US dry gill
gi (dry)
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Imperial barrel
bbl (uk)
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Imperial bushel
bu (uk)
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Imperial peck
pk (uk)
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Imperial quart
qt (uk)
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Imperial pint
pt (uk)
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Imperial fluid ounce
fl oz (uk)
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Swedish teaspoon
tsk
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spice measure
krm
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US tablespoon
tbsp
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US teaspoon
tsp
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Common mistakes in volume conversion
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'Gallon' names two different measures: the US gallon is about 3.785 liters and the imperial gallon about 4.546 liters, a full 20% larger. US fuel figures and UK recipes therefore use different gallons. Always check the country before converting.
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A pint is not half a liter: the US pint is about 473 ml and the imperial pint about 568 ml. A pint of beer in London is 20% larger than one in New York. Convert with the right country's pint instead of rounding to 500 ml.
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A fluid ounce measures volume, not weight. The US fl oz is about 29.57 ml and the imperial fl oz about 28.41 ml, and neither matches the weight ounce (28.35 g) except roughly for water. Measure liquids in milliliters to avoid the ambiguity.
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The US recipe cup is about 237 ml, neither 250 ml nor 200 ml. Rounding up to 250 ml makes a batch about 6% too big; rounding down to 200 ml about 15% too small. Use 2.4 dl per cup, or the exact 236.6 ml when baking demands precision.
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Between neighbouring volume units it is easy to drop a power of ten: 1 cubic meter is 1,000 liters and 1 hectoliter is 100 liters. A 50 m³ pool holds 50,000 liters. Convert everything to liters before comparing and the slips become obvious.
Quick conversion quiz
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194 milliliter equals 194 cubic centimeter.
Correct answer: 194 milliliter = 194 cubic centimeter.
7.3 liter equals 73 deciliter.
Correct answer: 7.3 liter = 73 deciliter.
70 centiliter equals 8.05 deciliter.
Correct answer: 70 centiliter = 7 deciliter.
Definitions
liter (l)
Accepted metric unit, 1 cubic decimeter.
The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter (dm³), 1000 cubic centimeters (cm³), or 1/1000 cubic meter. It is accepted for use with the SI.
US barrel (oil) (bbl)
Standard oil barrel is 42 US gallons.
A standard oil barrel (bbl) is defined as 42 US gallons, which is approximately 159 liters. There are other definitions for dry barrels and beer barrels.
US gallon (gal)
US liquid gallon, approx 3.785 liters.
The US liquid gallon is legally defined as 231 cubic inches, which is exactly 3.785411784 liters. It is distinct from the Imperial (UK) gallon.
Imperial gallon (gal (uk))
Imperial gallon, approx 4.546 liters.
The Imperial (UK) gallon is defined as exactly 4.54609 liters. It is about 20% larger than the US liquid gallon.
cup (cup)
Volume unit in recipes, approx 240 ml.
A US cup is a unit of volume equal to 1/16 of a US gallon, or about 236.6 milliliters. Metric cups (250 ml) are often used in other countries.
Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in a US gallon?
One US liquid gallon is about 3.78541 liters.
How many liters are in a UK (imperial) gallon?
One UK (imperial) gallon is about 4.54609 liters.
Why do US gallons and UK gallons give different results?
They are different sizes. A UK gallon is about 20% larger than a US gallon, so conversions must specify which one is used.
How many milliliters are in a liter?
There are exactly 1000 milliliters in 1 liter.
How many liters are in a cubic meter?
1 cubic meter equals exactly 1000 liters.
How many US fluid ounces are in a liter?
One liter is about 33.814 US fluid ounces. (UK fluid ounces differ.)
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