Convert liters to cubic meters
1 L = 0.001 m³. Change the amount below, or read the formula and the reference table further down.
1 liter equals
cubic meters
1 L = 0.001 m³
The formula
Liters and cubic meters both measure volume from the same zero, so a single multiplier does the job.
m³ = L × 0.001
Going the other way? Convert cubic meters to liters.
Liters to cubic meters table
Common values, rounded for reading.
| Liters (L) | Cubic meters (m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 4 | 0.004 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 6 | 0.006 |
| 7 | 0.007 |
| 8 | 0.008 |
| 9 | 0.009 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 30 | 0.03 |
| 40 | 0.04 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 250 | 0.25 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
Questions people ask
- How many cubic meters are in a liter?
- One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters.
- How do I convert liters to cubic meters by hand?
- Multiply the number of liters by 0.001. For a rough check, 0.001 is close enough for most everyday use.
- What is 1 liter in cubic meters?
- 1 liter is 0.001 cubic meters.
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