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Liters to cubic meters

1 liter in cubic meters
1 L = 0.001 m³
m³ = L × 0.001

To convert liters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.001. The table below gives the values people look up most often, and the converter works for any number.

Liters to cubic meters table

Common liter values converted to cubic meters.
Liters Cubic meters
1 L 0.001
2 L 0.002
3 L 0.003
4 L 0.004
5 L 0.005
10 L 0.01
15 L 0.015
20 L 0.02
25 L 0.025
30 L 0.03
40 L 0.04
50 L 0.05
75 L 0.075
100 L 0.1
250 L 0.25
500 L 0.5
1,000 L 1

How the conversion works

The relationship is m³ = L × 0.001. Both units measure volume, so the conversion is a fixed factor that never changes.

Common questions

How many cubic meters are in one liter?
One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters. m³ = L × 0.001.
How do you convert liters to cubic meters?
Use m³ = L × 0.001. So 10 L is 0.01 m³.
How many liters are in one cubic meter?
One cubic meter equals 1,000 liters, which is the reverse of the conversion above.

Related pages

Sources

  1. Guide for the Use of the International System of Units (SP 811) — NIST (Public domain (US Government))
  2. The International System of Units (SI Brochure) — Bureau International des Poids et Mesures
  3. Calculated on this page — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked