Volume Converter

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What is Volume?

Volume is the space an object takes up or the capacity of a container. The SI unit is the cubic meter (m³); in daily life the liter (L), equal to one cubic decimeter, and the milliliter are far more common.

Imperial and US units differ: the US gallon holds 3.785 liters, while the British imperial gallon holds 4.546 liters, and the same applies to the pint, the quart and the fluid ounce. The oil barrel used in the energy trade holds 159 liters.

Common volume units

UnitSymbolValue in cubic meter
Cubic meter m3 1 m3
Microliter µl 1 × 10⁻⁹ m3
Liter L 0.001 m3
Cubic millimeter mm3 1 × 10⁻⁹ m3
Hectare meter ha/m 10,000 m3
Imperial gallon – 0.00454609 m3
Milliliter ml 1 × 10⁻⁶ m3
Drum [metric, petroleum] drum 0.2 m3
Cubic decimeter dm3 0.001 m3

Frequently asked questions

How much is 1 microliter in liter?

1 microliter = 1 × 10⁻⁶ liter.

How much is 1 cubic millimeter in cubic meter?

1 cubic millimeter = 1 × 10⁻⁹ cubic meter.

How much is 1 cubic meter in hectare meter?

1 cubic meter = 0.0001 hectare meter.

What is the SI unit of volume?

The SI unit of volume is the cubic meter (m3). All other units in the table above are given as a multiple of it.

How many volume units can I convert?

This converter supports 83 volume units, from acre foot to yard. Choose any two of them to get the result, the formula and a conversion table.

Types of Volume