Volume Converter
Convert between different volume units including cubic measurements (mm³, cm³, m³), liquid measurements (ml, l, gal), and cooking measurements (cups, tablespoons, teaspoons). Our tool supports both US and UK standard units for precise and accurate conversions.
About Volume Units
Volume units are used to measure the amount of space that a substance or object occupies. The converter supports:
- Metric System: Cubic millimeters to cubic meters, milliliters, and liters
- Imperial/US System: Cubic inches to cubic yards, gallons, quarts, and pints
- Cooking Measurements: Cups, tablespoons, and teaspoons
Fun Facts
- The teaspoon was originally a literal spoon used for tea in the late 17th century before becoming a standardized measurement.
- A US gallon is about 3.785 liters, while a UK (imperial) gallon is about 4.546 liters - that's a 20% difference!
- The metric system's liter was originally defined as the volume of 1 kilogram of pure water at 4°C.
- An Olympic-size swimming pool contains approximately 2.5 million liters of water.
Historical Facts
- Ancient Egyptians used a volume unit called "hekat" (approximately 4.8 liters) for measuring grain as early as 2900 BCE.
- The metric system was first introduced during the French Revolution in 1799 to standardize measurements.
- The US and UK gallon measurements differ because the US kept the wine gallon (231 cubic inches) while the UK standardized on the ale gallon.
- The tablespoon's history dates back to ancient Rome, where a similar measure called "cochlear" was used in cooking.