Volume Converter
Milliliter
Definition: A milliliter (symbol: ml or mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. It is also exactly equivalent to one cubic centimeter (cm³).
History/origin: The milliliter was derived from the liter, which was originally part of the French metric system in 1795. It provided a small-scale unit for scientific and medicinal measurements.
Current use: Milliliters are used globally for labeling small containers like perfume bottles, beverage cans, and for precise liquid dosages in medicine and chemistry.
Gallon (US)
Definition: The US liquid gallon (symbol: gal) is a unit of volume in the US customary system, defined as exactly 231 cubic inches.
History/origin: The US gallon is based on the medieval English "wine gallon." While the UK later changed to the larger "Imperial Gallon," the US kept the original version.
Current use: The gallon is the primary unit for selling large quantities of liquids in the US, such as gasoline, milk, and large jugs of water.
Milliliter to Gallon (US) Conversion Table
| Milliliter [ml] | Gallon (US) [gal] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 ml | 0.00000264 gal |
| 0.1 ml | 0.00002642 gal |
| 1 ml | 0.00026417 gal |
| 2 ml | 0.00052834 gal |
| 3 ml | 0.00079252 gal |
| 5 ml | 0.00132086 gal |
| 10 ml | 0.00264172 gal |
| 20 ml | 0.00528344 gal |
| 50 ml | 0.0132086 gal |
| 100 ml | 0.02641721 gal |
| 1000 ml | 0.26417205 gal |
How to Convert Milliliter to Gallon (US)
1 ml = 0.00026417 gal
1 gal = 3785.41178 ml
Example: convert 15 ml to gal:
15 ml = 15 × 0.00026417 gal = 0.00396258 gal
Did You Know?
- A standard teaspoon holds about 5 milliliters (ml) of liquid. Most medicine doses for children are measured in ml to ensure high precision.
- A US Gallon is exactly 231 cubic inches. In the United States, gas stations sell fuel by the gallon, while almost the entire rest of the world uses liters.