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Convert between 32+ volume units — metric, litre-based, US customary, Imperial, and industrial units with instant results.

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Volume Facts You Should Know

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US vs Imperial Gallon

The US gallon (3.785 L) is about 20% smaller than the Imperial gallon (4.546 L). US fuel economy (mpg) looks better than UK mpg because of this difference — always check which gallon is being used.

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1 mL = 1 cm³ = 1 g of water

At 4 °C, 1 millilitre of water occupies exactly 1 cubic centimeter and weighs exactly 1 gram. This three-way equivalence is one of the most useful facts in the metric system.

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Oil Barrel = 42 US Gallons

The 42-gallon oil barrel standard dates to 1872 in the US. Global crude oil prices (Brent, WTI) are always quoted per barrel (bbl). India imports ~5 million barrels per day.

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UK Pint vs US Pint

A UK pint of beer is 568 mL; a US pint is only 473 mL — you get 20% more in a British pub. UK law requires draught beer to be sold in exact pint or half-pint measures.

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Acre-Foot in Indian Irrigation

India's irrigation projects measure water allocation in acre-feet (1 ac·ft ≈ 1,233 m³). One acre-foot is enough to supply about 4 Indian households for a year. Canal commands are often expressed in millions of acre-feet (MAF).

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Tablespoon ≠ Tablespoon

US tbsp = 14.79 mL, Imperial tbsp = 14.21 mL, Australian tbsp = 20 mL, metric tbsp = 15 mL. Always check which system a recipe uses — the Australian tablespoon can be 35% larger than the Imperial one.