Convert Liters to Milliliters
Convert Liters (L) to Milliliters (mL) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
mL = L × 1000
About Liters
A liter (L) is the fundamental metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter (1 dm³ = 1,000 cm³ = 1,000 mL). Since its adoption as part of the metric system in 1793, the liter has become the world's most widely used volume measurement for liquids. Bottled water, soft drinks, wine, milk, and engine oil are all routinely sold by the liter globally. One liter of pure water at 4°C weighs almost exactly one kilogram - a convenient property that makes the liter central to everyday science, cooking, and industry worldwide. The liter is also written 'litre' in British English.
About Milliliters
A milliliter (mL) is one thousandth of a liter (0.001 L) and exactly equal to one cubic centimeter (cc/cm³). It is one of the most commonly used units in everyday life - standard medicine doses, cooking measurements, and beverage labels all reference milliliters. A standard teaspoon holds about 5 mL, a tablespoon 15 mL, and a standard wine glass typically 150-250 mL. The milliliter is the workhorse of liquid measurement in medicine, cooking, chemistry, and consumer products worldwide, bridging the gap between the full liter and laboratory-scale measurements.
Quick Reference Table
| Liters (L) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1000 mL |
| 2 L | 2000 mL |
| 5 L | 5000 mL |
| 10 L | 10000 mL |
| 25 L | 25000 mL |
| 50 L | 50000 mL |
| 100 L | 100000 mL |