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Volume measures three-dimensional space. The SI unit is the cubic metre and the litre is the practical liquid measure. Note: a US gallon (3.785 L) differs from an imperial gallon (4.546 L).
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About this category: Volume & Capacity
Volume measures three-dimensional space. The SI unit is the cubic metre and the litre is the practical liquid measure. Note: a US gallon (3.785 L) differs from an imperial gallon (4.546 L).
Mind the difference between the US gallon (3.785 L) and the imperial gallon (4.546 L) when converting liquids.
Practical uses
- Concrete and ready-mix volumes
- Liquids, fuels and oils
- Container, packaging and mix capacities
Available units
| Unit | Name | Definition | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| L | Liter | The litre is accepted for use with the SI, equal to 1 dmΒ³ (0.001 mΒ³). | Accepted with SI |
| mL | Milliliter | One thousandth of a litre. | Accepted with SI |
| mΒ³ | Cubic Meter | The SI base unit of volume. | SI Derived |
| cmΒ³ | Cubic Centimeter | Equal to one millilitre, also called cc. | SI Derived |
| gal (US) | US Liquid Gallon | The US liquid gallon, exactly 3.785411784 litres. | Non-SI |
| gal (UK) | Imperial Gallon | The imperial gallon, exactly 4.54609 litres. | Non-SI |
| qt (US) | US Quart | One quarter of a US gallon. | Non-SI |
| pt (US) | US Pint | Half of a US quart. | Non-SI |
| cup | Metric Cup | A metric cup of 250 millilitres. | Non-SI |
| tbsp | Tablespoon | A metric tablespoon of 15 millilitres. | Non-SI |
| tsp | Teaspoon | A metric teaspoon of 5 millilitres. | Non-SI |
| bbl | Oil Barrel | An oil barrel of 42 US gallons. | Non-SI |
| ftΒ³ | Cubic Foot | The volume of a cube one foot on a side. | Non-SI |
| inΒ³ | Cubic Inch | The volume of a cube one inch on a side. | Non-SI |
| ydΒ³ | Cubic Yard | The volume of a cube one yard on a side, common for concrete. | Non-SI |
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