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Volume links everyday cooking to industrial batching. This page clarifies how volumetric units relate and provides quick context for metric and customary systems.
Use the volume table to keep track of liters, gallons, and cubic measures when designing recipes, chemical batches, or storage containers. Converting consistently keeps yields and costing on target.
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Every unit below references the SI base value so you can compare readings quickly.
| Unit | Symbol | 1 unit in L | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cubic Millimeter | mm³ | 1 mm³ = 1.0000×10^-6 L | — |
| Milliliter | mL | 1 mL = 0.001 L | — |
| Cubic Centimeter | cm³ | 1 cm³ = 0.001 L | — |
| Liter | L | Reference unit | — |
| Gallon (US) | gal | 1 gal = 3.78541 L | — |
| Cubic Foot | ft³ | 1 ft³ = 28.3168 L | — |
| Cubic Meter | m³ | 1 m³ = 1K L | — |
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No. A US gallon is 3.78541 liters, while an imperial gallon is 4.54609 liters. Always confirm which measurement you are working with.
In the US system, 1 teaspoon equals approximately 4.92892 mL. Many kitchen conversions round to 5 mL for convenience.
A cubic meter equals 1,000 liters. Picture a box one meter on each side. It’s a common unit for water utilities, logistics, and construction concrete pours.
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