How many cubic meters are in 1 liter?

1 L equals 0.001 m³. This is an exact conversion factor defined by NIST.

How do I convert liters to cubic meters?

Multiply the value in L by the conversion factor. For example, 10 L = 0.01 m³. Use our calculator above for instant results.

Is the liters to cubic meters conversion exact?

Yes, this conversion is mathematically exact based on the international definition of these units (NIST SP 811).

Can I convert liters to cubic meters offline?

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What is the difference between liters and cubic meters?

Liters (L) and Cubic Meters (m³) are both units of volume but belong to different measurement systems. 1 L = 0.001 m³. Use the converter above to switch between them instantly.

Liters to Cubic Meters (L → m³) — Free Online Converter

L → m³ Reference Table

L	m³
0.001 L	0.000001 m³
0.002 L	0.000002 m³
0.003 L	0.000003 m³
0.004 L	0.000004 m³
0.005 L	0.000005 m³
0.006 L	0.000006 m³
0.007 L	0.000007 m³
0.008 L	0.000008 m³
0.009 L	0.000009 m³
0.01 L	0.00001 m³
0.02 L	0.00002 m³
0.03 L	0.00003 m³
0.04 L	0.00004 m³
0.05 L	0.00005 m³
0.06 L	0.00006 m³
0.07 L	0.00007 m³
0.08 L	0.00008 m³
0.09 L	0.00009 m³
0.1 L	0.0001 m³
0.2 L	0.0002 m³
0.3 L	0.0003 m³
0.4 L	0.0004 m³
0.5 L	0.0005 m³
0.6 L	0.0006 m³
0.7 L	0.0007 m³
0.8 L	0.0008 m³
0.9 L	0.0009 m³
1 L	0.001 m³
1.5 L	0.0015 m³
2 L	0.002 m³
2.5 L	0.0025 m³
3 L	0.003 m³
3.5 L	0.0035 m³
4 L	0.004 m³
4.5 L	0.0045 m³
5 L	0.005 m³
5.5 L	0.0055 m³
6 L	0.006 m³
6.5 L	0.0065 m³
7 L	0.007 m³
7.5 L	0.0075 m³
8 L	0.008 m³
8.5 L	0.0085 m³
9 L	0.009 m³
9.5 L	0.0095 m³
10 L	0.01 m³
11 L	0.011 m³
12 L	0.012 m³
13 L	0.013 m³
14 L	0.014 m³
15 L	0.015 m³
16 L	0.016 m³
17 L	0.017 m³
18 L	0.018 m³
19 L	0.019 m³
20 L	0.02 m³
25 L	0.025 m³
30 L	0.03 m³
35 L	0.035 m³
40 L	0.04 m³
45 L	0.045 m³
50 L	0.05 m³
55 L	0.055 m³
60 L	0.06 m³
65 L	0.065 m³
70 L	0.07 m³
75 L	0.075 m³
80 L	0.08 m³
85 L	0.085 m³
90 L	0.09 m³
95 L	0.095 m³
100 L	0.1 m³
120 L	0.12 m³
125 L	0.125 m³
130 L	0.13 m³
140 L	0.14 m³
150 L	0.15 m³
160 L	0.16 m³
175 L	0.175 m³
180 L	0.18 m³
200 L	0.2 m³
225 L	0.225 m³
250 L	0.25 m³
275 L	0.275 m³
300 L	0.3 m³
350 L	0.35 m³
400 L	0.4 m³
450 L	0.45 m³
500 L	0.5 m³
600 L	0.6 m³
700 L	0.7 m³
750 L	0.75 m³
800 L	0.8 m³
900 L	0.9 m³
1000 L	1 m³
1200 L	1.2 m³
1250 L	1.25 m³
1500 L	1.5 m³
1750 L	1.75 m³
2000 L	2 m³
2500 L	2.5 m³
3000 L	3 m³
4000 L	4 m³
4500 L	4.5 m³
5000 L	5 m³
6000 L	6 m³
7000 L	7 m³
7500 L	7.5 m³
8000 L	8 m³
9000 L	9 m³
10000 L	10 m³
15000 L	15 m³
20000 L	20 m³
25000 L	25 m³
50000 L	50 m³
75000 L	75 m³
100000 L	100 m³

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Liters to Cubic Meters?

Converting between liters (L) and cubic meters (m³) is one of the most common volume conversions. Whether for engineering, cooking, travel, or science, knowing how to quickly convert L to m³ saves time and prevents errors.

Volume conversions (L to m³) play a key role in the automotive industry, cooking, and chemical manufacturing. Drivers comparing engine displacement or fuel tank capacity need clear conversions to understand vehicle performance and range. In the kitchen, converting liquid ingredients like milk, oil, or broth is essential when adapting recipes from different regions. For industrial applications, mixing chemical solutions requires exact volume measurements to maintain product stability and safety. An error in volume conversion can lead to mechanical failures, ruined culinary creations, or hazardous chemical reactions, making precision indispensable.

How to Convert Liters to Cubic Meters

To convert liters to cubic meters, use the following formula:

m³ = L × 0.001

Example: 1 L = 0.001 m³

For example, 5 L = 0.005 m³, 10 L = 0.01 m³, and 100 L = 0.1 m³. For larger values, 1000 L = 1 m³. Conversely, 1 m³ = 1000 L. Our calculator above performs this conversion instantly with full precision — no rounding errors.

Common Use Cases

One cubic meter of water (1 metric ton): 1000 L = 1 m³
Standard bathtub filled to the brim: 200 L = 0.2 m³
Small above-ground swimming pool: 10000 L = 10 m³
Monthly household water usage (avg.): 150 L = 0.15 m³

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Fluid vs Dry: confusing fluid pints/quarts with dry pints/quarts.
US vs Imperial: US gallons are smaller than UK Imperial gallons.
Cubic conversion: forgetting to cube linear factors (1 m = 100 cm, 1 m³ = 1,000,000 cm³).

Pro Tips

Cooking spoon: 1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons = 15 ml.
Cup size: A standard US cup is 240ml, but metric cup is often 250ml.
Cube visual: 1 cubic meter is a box 1m x 1m x 1m (huge!).

What is a Liter?

The liter (L or l) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter (1,000 cubic centimeters). It is accepted for use with the SI, though not an official SI unit.

Liters are the global standard for measuring liquids (water, milk, fuel) and gases. Used worldwide in commerce and daily life.

What is a Cubic Meter?

The SI derived unit of volume. A cube with edges of one meter length.

Used for large volumes like water consumption and concrete.

Liters → Cubic Meters

Liters to Cubic Meters Formula