Convert cubic meters to liters
1 m³ = 1,000 L. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 cubic meter equals
liters
1 m³ = 1,000 L
The formula
Cubic meters and liters both measure volume from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
L = m³ × 1,000
Going the other way? Convert liters to cubic meters.
Cubic meters to liters table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Cubic meters (m³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 4 | 4,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 6 | 6,000 |
| 7 | 7,000 |
| 8 | 8,000 |
| 9 | 9,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 30 | 30,000 |
| 40 | 40,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 75 | 75,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 250 | 250,000 |
| 500 | 500,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
Questions people ask
- How many liters are in a cubic meter?
- One cubic meter equals 1,000 liters.
- How do I convert cubic meters to liters by hand?
- Multiply the number of cubic meters by 1,000. For a rough check, 1,000 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 cubic meter in liters?
- 1 cubic meter is 1,000 liters.
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