Conversion table for volume measures: m³, liters, cm³, US gallons and cubic feet

The volume table helps you quickly convert between different volume units from both the metric system and the British/American measurement systems. The table is used when working with, for example, machines, containers, pumps, piping systems or fluid handling where specifications may be given in different standards.

Conversion table for volume measurements

Common volume units and their abbreviations

• cu in (cubic inch / kubiktum) - small volumes in engineering, industrial and component terms.
• cu ft (cubic foot) - used in construction, ventilation and storage volumes.
• US quart / US gallon - US liquid packaging and processing equipment.
• Imp. quart / Imp. gallon - British system of measurement (used in some industries).
• cm³ (cubic centimeters) - small volumes, laboratories, packaging, technical specifications.
• dm³ (liters) - standard for liquid volumes, packaging and technical data.
• m³ (cubic meters) - large volumes in industry, logistics, tanks and processes.

Common conversions of volume measurements

liters to cubic meters

To convert liters to cubic meters, multiply the value by 0.001.

Example:
1 liter = 0.001 cubic meters
1,000 liters = 1 cubic meter

This is a common conversion when working with tank volumes, process systems, and large quantities of liquid.

cubic meters to liters

To convert cubic meters to liters, multiply the value by 1,000.

Example:
1 m³ = 1,000 liters
2.5 m³ = 2,500 liters

This conversion is useful when comparing larger volumes with equipment or data sheets that specify capacity in liters.

cm³ to liters

To convert cubic centimeters to liters, multiply the value by 0.001.

Example:
1 cm³ = 0.001 liters
1,000 cm³ = 1 liter

Cubic centimeters are often used for smaller volumes, such as in laboratory settings, technical components, and small containers.

liters to cubic centimeters

To convert liters to cubic centimeters, multiply the value by 1,000.

Example:
1 liter = 1,000 cm³
0.5 liters = 500 cm³

This is useful when small volumes need to be compared with component dimensions or technical specifications.

US gallons to liters

To convert US gallons to liters, multiply the value by approximately 3.785.

Example:
1 US gallon = approximately 3.785 liters
10 US gallons = approximately 37.85 liters

The US gallon is commonly used in American data sheets for liquids, pumps, tanks, and other process equipment.

imperial gallon to liter

To convert imperial gallons to liters, multiply the value by approximately 4.546.

Example:
1 imperial gallon = approximately 4.546 liters
10 imperial gallons = approximately 45.46 liters

The imperial gallon is used in the British system of measurement and may appear in international specifications or older technical documentation.

cubic feet to liters

To convert cubic feet to liters, multiply the value by approximately 28.32.

Example:
1 cu ft = approximately 28.32 liters
10 cu ft = approximately 283.2 liters

Cubic feet are often used in contexts where volumes are specified according to the U.S. or British systems of measurement, such as in gas, ventilation, packaging, and storage.