Convert Liters to Milliliters
Convert Liters to Milliliters instantly. 1 Liter (L) equals 1,000 Milliliters (mL).
Liters to Milliliters conversion table
| Liters (L) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1,000 mL |
| 2 L | 2,000 mL |
| 3 L | 3,000 mL |
| 5 L | 5,000 mL |
| 10 L | 10,000 mL |
| 20 L | 20,000 mL |
| 50 L | 50,000 mL |
| 100 L | 100,000 mL |
| 500 L | 500,000 mL |
| 1,000 L | 1,000,000 mL |
1 Liter = 1,000 Milliliters · multiply Liters by 1,000
About converting Liters to Milliliters
Liters (L) and Milliliters (mL) are both units of volume, so converting between them is a single multiplication: multiply your Liters figure by 1,000. Ten Liters comes to 10,000 Milliliters, and a hundred works out at 100,000 Milliliters.
Rule of thumb: going from Liters to Milliliters multiplies, so the figure always grows — one Liter is already 1,000 Milliliters. If your answer came out smaller, you have the conversion the wrong way round.
What is a Liter?
The liter is not, strictly speaking, an SI unit — it is merely accepted for use alongside SI, and is defined as exactly one cubic decimetre: the volume of a cube ten centimetres on a side. That pedantic status has done nothing to slow it down, since it is how most of the world buys fuel, milk, paint and soft drinks. Both L and l are accepted symbols, but the capital L is preferred in the United States and increasingly elsewhere, because a lowercase l in most typefaces is almost indistinguishable from the digit 1 — a genuine hazard on a dosage label.
What is a Milliliter?
A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter, and it is exactly the same size as a cubic centimetre — the "cc" stamped on engines and syringes measures precisely the same thing. That equivalence is quietly useful: a 600 cc motorcycle engine and a 600 mL bottle of water occupy identical volumes, so figures from medicine and mechanics can be compared without any translation at all. The milliliter dominates wherever small quantities must be stated unambiguously: pharmacy, laboratory work, cosmetics and airline carry-on liquid limits are all written in mL rather than in spoons or ounces.
To put both in perspective: a large bottle of soda holds two liters, while a standard wine pour is about 150 milliliters.
The converter above updates as you type, and the table lists common values for quick reference. Need the opposite direction? Use the Milliliters to Liters converter, or browse all Volume converters.
Frequently asked questions
How many Milliliters are in one Liter?
There are 1,000 Milliliters in one Liter.
How do I convert Liters to Milliliters?
Multiply the number of Liters by 1,000. For example, 10 Liters = 10,000 Milliliters.
What is 100 Liters in Milliliters?
100 Liters is equal to 100,000 Milliliters.
How do I convert Milliliters to Liters?
Multiply the Milliliters value by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).
Is this Liters to Milliliters conversion exact?
Yes, exactly. Both units are fixed against the same base by definition, and 1 Liter = 1,000 Milliliters is the complete value — nothing is rounded away.
What is a Liter?
The liter is not, strictly speaking, an SI unit — it is merely accepted for use alongside SI, and is defined as exactly one cubic decimetre: the volume of a cube ten centimetres on a side. That pedantic status has done nothing to slow it down, since it is how most of the world buys fuel, milk, paint and soft drinks. Both L and l are accepted symbols, but the capital L is preferred in the United States and increasingly elsewhere, because a lowercase l in most typefaces is almost indistinguishable from the digit 1 — a genuine hazard on a dosage label.
What is a Milliliter?
A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter, and it is exactly the same size as a cubic centimetre — the "cc" stamped on engines and syringes measures precisely the same thing. That equivalence is quietly useful: a 600 cc motorcycle engine and a 600 mL bottle of water occupy identical volumes, so figures from medicine and mechanics can be compared without any translation at all. The milliliter dominates wherever small quantities must be stated unambiguously: pharmacy, laboratory work, cosmetics and airline carry-on liquid limits are all written in mL rather than in spoons or ounces.