Liter Conversions

About Liters

The liter (or litre) is the primary unit of volume in the metric system. One liter equals 1,000 milliliters or approximately 0.264 US gallons.

Common Uses

• Beverages: Soft drinks, water bottles (0.5L, 1L, 2L sizes)
• Automotive: Engine displacement and fuel capacity
• Cooking: Recipe measurements in metric countries
• Science: Laboratory measurements and chemical volumes

Metric System

The liter is part of the International System of Units (SI) and is widely used worldwide except in the United States, where gallons are more common.