Volume Unit Converter
Solution
Milliliter (mL)500
Liter (L)0.5
US Fluid Ounce (fl oz)16.907011
US Cup2.1133764
US Pint (pt)1.0566882
US Quart (qt)0.5283441
US Teaspoon (tsp)101.44207
US Tablespoon (tbsp)33.814023
Volume conversions are essential for medication administration, IV fluid management, intake and output measurements, and enteral feeding calculations. Healthcare professionals frequently convert between metric units (mL, L) and household measures (teaspoon, tablespoon, cups).
This converter handles eight common volume units encountered in clinical practice, including both metric and US customary units.
Convert Volume Units ↑| Unit | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon (tsp) | 5 mL |
| 1 tablespoon (tbsp) | 15 mL |
| 1 fluid ounce (fl oz) | 30 mL (approx.) |
| 1 cup | 240 mL (approx.) |
| 1 pint | 473 mL (approx.) |
| 1 liter | 1,000 mL |
When discharging patients with liquid medications, instructions often use household measurements. Knowing that 5 mL equals 1 teaspoon, for example, helps nurses educate patients about proper dosing at home. Using calibrated measuring devices rather than kitchen spoons is always recommended for accuracy.
The metric conversions (mL to L) are exact. The US customary conversions use the precise legal definitions (e.g., 1 US fluid ounce = 29.5735295625 mL). Clinical approximations (such as 1 tsp = 5 mL) are close enough for practical medication dosing.