How many liters are in 1 milliliter?

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

How do I convert milliliters to liters?

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

Is the milliliters to liters conversion exact?

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

Can I convert milliliters to liters offline?

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What is the difference between milliliters and liters?

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

Milliliters to Liters (mL → L) — Free Online Converter

mL → L Reference Table

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

Values based on NIST SP 811 conversion factors

Why Convert Milliliters to Liters?

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

Volume conversions (mL to L) 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 Milliliters to Liters

To convert milliliters to liters, use the following formula:

L = mL × 0.001

Example: 1 mL = 0.001 L

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

Common Use Cases

Standard water bottle: 500 mL = 0.5 L
Standard soda/beer can: 330 mL = 0.33 L
TSA carry-on liquid limit per container: 100 mL = 0.1 L
Standard wine bottle: 750 mL = 0.75 L
Small carton of milk or juice: 250 mL = 0.25 L

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 Milliliter?

The milliliter (mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. One milliliter occupies the same volume as one cubic centimeter.

Milliliters are used globally for measuring small amounts of liquid, dosages of medicine, beverage packaging, and cooking ingredients.

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.

Milliliters → Liters

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