Volume Converter Formula

Understand the math behind the volume converter. Each variable explained with a worked example.

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Formulas Used

US Gallons

gallons = value * 0.264172

US Quarts

quarts = value * 1.05669

US Cups

cups = value * 4.22675

Milliliters

milliliters = value * 1000

US Fluid Ounces

floz = value * 33.814

Variables

VariableDescriptionDefault
valueVolume(L)5

How It Works

Volume Converter

Conversion Factors from Liters

  • US Gallons: L × 0.264172
  • US Quarts: L × 1.05669
  • US Cups: L × 4.22675
  • Milliliters: L × 1000
  • US Fluid Ounces: L × 33.814

    • Worked Example

    Convert 5 liters to other volume units.

    value = 5
    1. 01US Gallons = 5 × 0.264172 = 1.3209 gal
    2. 02US Quarts = 5 × 1.05669 = 5.2835 qt
    3. 03US Cups = 5 × 4.22675 = 21.1338 cups
    4. 04Milliliters = 5 × 1000 = 5000 mL
    5. 05Fluid Ounces = 5 × 33.814 = 169.07 fl oz

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