Convert Milliliters to Liters
mL to L · volume conversion
What are milliliters and liters?
A milliliter is one-thousandth of a liter, equal to one cubic centimeter. A liter is the metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters, about 1.06 US quarts. For scale: a standard water bottle holds about 500 mL (17 fl oz), and a US gallon is 3.785 L.
How to convert milliliters to liters
1 mL = 0.001 L. To convert, multiply the number of milliliters by 0.001. For example, 5 mL = 0.005 L, and 20 mL = 0.02 L. To go the other way, multiply liters by 1,000 (since 1 L = 1,000 mL).
Milliliters to Liters conversion table
| Milliliters (mL) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
FAQ
What is 1 mL in L?
1 mL = 0.001 L. To convert any amount, multiply the number of milliliters by 0.001.
How do I convert liters back to milliliters?
Go the other way: 1 L = 1,000 mL, so multiply liters by 1,000 to get milliliters.
Is a milliliter bigger than a liter?
No — 1 mL is the smaller unit, equal to 0.001 L (it takes 1,000 mL to make one L).
Are these volume conversions exact?
They use the standard internationally-defined conversion factors. Results are rounded to six significant figures for readability, which is accurate enough for everyday and most technical use.