Liter to Cubic meter Converter
1 liter is exactly 0.001 cubic meters. Convert liters (L) to cubic meters (m³) below: type a value and the result updates as you type.
L to m³ calculator
Result
Liter to Cubic meter conversion
1 L = 0.001 m³one liter in cubic meters
1 m³ = 1000 Lone cubic meter in liters
Liter (L): Exactly one cubic decimeter (0.001 cubic meters).
Cubic meter (m³): SI derived unit of volume: a cube one meter on each side.
Source:SI Brochure, 9th edition (BIPM, 2019)
How to convert liters to cubic meters
To convert liters to cubic meters, multiply the number of liters by 0.001.
Formula
m³ = L × 0.001
Examples
- 5 L = 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 m³
- 25 L = 25 × 0.001 = 0.025 m³
- 100 L = 100 × 0.001 = 0.1 m³
Liter to Cubic meter conversion table
| Liter (L) | Cubic meter (m³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 0.0001 m³ |
| 0.5 L | 0.0005 m³ |
| 1 L | 0.001 m³ |
| 2 L | 0.002 m³ |
| 3 L | 0.003 m³ |
| 5 L | 0.005 m³ |
| 10 L | 0.01 m³ |
| 20 L | 0.02 m³ |
| 25 L | 0.025 m³ |
| 50 L | 0.05 m³ |
| 100 L | 0.1 m³ |
| 250 L | 0.25 m³ |
| 500 L | 0.5 m³ |
| 1000 L | 1 m³ |
Values rounded to 10 significant digits where needed.
Frequently asked questions
- How many cubic meters are in one liter?
- One liter is exactly 0.001 cubic meters.
- How do I convert cubic meters to liters?
- To convert cubic meters to liters, multiply the number of cubic meters by 1000. The formula is L = m³ × 1000.
- Is this conversion exact?
- Yes. Both units have exact definitions and the factor 0.001 is exact. Displayed results are only rounded when they have many decimal places.
- Which is larger, a liter or a cubic meter?
- A cubic meter is 1000 times larger than a liter. In other words, a liter is exactly 1/1000 of a cubic meter.