Volume Conversion

The Volume Conversion tool quickly converts between different volume units commonly used in brewing.

How to Use

  1. Enter a value in any volume unit field

  2. View instant conversions - All other units update automatically

  3. The tool remembers your last entered value

Supported Units

Metric Units

  • Milliliter (ml): Base metric unit

  • Liter (L): 1000 ml

  • Hectoliter (hl): 100 liters

Imperial Units

  • Teaspoon (tsp): 4.93 ml

  • Tablespoon (tbsp): 14.79 ml

  • Fluid Ounce (fl oz): 29.57 ml

  • Cup: 236.59 ml

  • Pint (UK): 568.26 ml

  • Quart (UK): 1136.52 ml

  • Gallon (UK): 4546.09 ml

US Units

  • Teaspoon (US): 4.93 ml

  • Tablespoon (US): 14.79 ml

  • Fluid Ounce (US): 29.57 ml

  • Cup (US): 236.59 ml

  • Pint (US): 473.18 ml

  • Quart (US): 946.35 ml

  • Gallon (US): 3785.41 ml

  • Barrel (US): 31 gallons

Common Brewing Conversions

Batch Sizes

  • 18.93 liters = 5 gallons (US)

  • 20 liters = 5.28 gallons (US)

  • 117.35 liters = 1 barrel (31 gallons)

  • 1 hectoliter = 26.42 gallons (US)

Recipe Scaling

  • 3.785 liters = 1 gallon

  • 19 liters = 5.02 gallons (640 fl oz)

  • 20 liters = 5.28 gallons

  • 23 liters = 6.08 gallons

Water Additions

  • 1 liter = 33.81 fl oz

  • 946 ml = 1 quart

  • 500 ml = 16.91 fl oz

  • 237 ml = 1 cup

Practical Applications

Recipe Conversion

  • Convert between US and metric recipes

  • Scale recipes up or down

  • Adjust for equipment size

Water Chemistry

  • Precise mineral additions

  • Accurate dilution calculations

  • Sparge water volumes

Packaging

  • Bottle volumes

  • Keg sizes

  • Case calculations

Quick Reference

  • 4 liters (1 gallon): Test batches

  • 19 liters (5 gallons): Standard homebrew

  • 38 liters (10 gallons): Double batches

  • 58 liters (15 gallons): Half-barrel

Keg Sizes

  • Corny Keg: 18.93 L (5 gallons)

  • Sixth Barrel: 19.5 L (5.16 gallons)

  • Quarter Barrel: 29.3 L (7.75 gallons)

  • Half Barrel: 58.7 L (15.5 gallons)

Bottle Sizes

  • 355 ml (12 oz): Standard bottle

  • 473 ml (16 oz): Pint bottle

  • 650 ml (22 oz): Bomber

  • 750 ml (25.36 oz): Wine bottle

Tips

  • Use graduated cylinders for accuracy

  • Read at eye level

  • Account for temperature expansion of hot liquids

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