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Liters to milliliters

1 liter = 1,000 milliliters

Type a value in liters (L) to get milliliters (mL) straight away. A liter is larger than a milliliter, so the number goes up. Both units belong to volume, measured here against the liter.

1 L = 1,000 mL

Formula

mL = L × 1,000

One liter is 1,000 milliliters, so multiply the liter value by that factor. Here L is the value in liters and mL is the result in milliliters.

Worked example: 2 liters × 1,000 = 2,000 milliliters.

Liters to milliliters table

liters (L)milliliters (mL)
1 L1,000 mL
2 L2,000 mL
3 L3,000 mL
4 L4,000 mL
5 L5,000 mL
6 L6,000 mL
7 L7,000 mL
8 L8,000 mL
9 L9,000 mL
10 L10,000 mL
15 L15,000 mL
20 L20,000 mL
25 L25,000 mL
30 L30,000 mL
40 L40,000 mL
50 L50,000 mL
60 L60,000 mL
75 L75,000 mL
100 L100,000 mL

Everyday liters in milliliters

What it isLmL
a milk packet1 L1,000 mL
a large soft-drink bottle2 L2,000 mL
a water-dispenser jar20 L20,000 mL
a small car fuel tank40 L40,000 mL
a large oil drum200 L200,000 mL

Quick estimate in your head

Multiply by 10^3: move the decimal point 3 places right (add 3 zeros).

About the units

Liter (L). 1,000 cm³, one cubic decimeter. Used for fuel, milk and water.

Milliliter (mL). One thousandth of a liter, the same as one cubic centimeter. Used for drinks and medicine.

Going the other way, 1 milliliter is 0.001 liters.

Questions

How many milliliters are in 1 liter?

1 liter is 1,000 milliliters, and 1 milliliter is 0.001 liters.

How do I convert liters to milliliters?

Use mL = L × 1,000. For example, 2 liters × 1,000 = 2,000 milliliters.

Is the liter to milliliter factor exact?

Yes, the definitions are exact, so the factor is exact. Results here are rounded to 6 significant digits for display.

How much is a large oil drum in milliliters?

200 L is 200,000 mL.

Source for the conversion factor: NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C (units of volume).

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