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Convert cubic meters to liters (m³ to l)

Type a value in cubic meters or in liters: the other field updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a m³ to l chart.

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1 m³ = 1,000 l

How to convert cubic meters to liters

Formula: l = m³ × 1,000

Worked example: 2 m³ → 2 × 1,000 = 2,000 l

Cubic meters to liters conversion chart

Cubic meters (m³)Liters (l)
1 m³1,000 l
2 m³2,000 l
3 m³3,000 l
4 m³4,000 l
5 m³5,000 l
6 m³6,000 l
7 m³7,000 l
8 m³8,000 l
9 m³9,000 l
10 m³10,000 l
12 m³12,000 l
15 m³15,000 l
20 m³20,000 l
25 m³25,000 l
30 m³30,000 l
40 m³40,000 l
50 m³50,000 l
75 m³75,000 l
100 m³100,000 l
250 m³250,000 l
500 m³500,000 l
1,000 m³1,000,000 l

What is a cubic meter?

The cubic meter is the SI unit of volume: a cube one meter on each side, holding 1,000 liters. Outside the US it is used for water and gas bills, concrete, firewood, room volumes and shipping containers.

What is a liter?

The liter is the volume of a cube 10 cm on each side, one cubic decimeter. It is the everyday metric unit for drinks, fuel and engine size. One liter is about 1.057 US quarts, or a little more than 4 US cups.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in a cubic meter?

A cubic meter equals 1,000 liters. To convert any value, multiply the number of cubic meters by 1,000.

How do you convert cubic meters to liters?

Use the formula l = m³ × 1,000. Example: 2 m³ → 2 × 1,000 = 2,000 l.

How many cubic meters are in a liter?

A liter equals 0.001 cubic meters. That is the reverse conversion, from liters to cubic meters.

Results are rounded to 6 significant digits; the conversion factors are the exact legal definitions.