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Convert liters to cubic meters (l to m³)

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

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1 l = 0.001 m³

How to convert liters to cubic meters

Formula: m³ = l × 0.001

Worked example: 2 l → 2 × 0.001 = 0.002 m³

Liters to cubic meters conversion chart

Liters (l)Cubic meters (m³)
1 l0.001 m³
2 l0.002 m³
3 l0.003 m³
4 l0.004 m³
5 l0.005 m³
6 l0.006 m³
7 l0.007 m³
8 l0.008 m³
9 l0.009 m³
10 l0.01 m³
12 l0.012 m³
15 l0.015 m³
20 l0.02 m³
25 l0.025 m³
30 l0.03 m³
40 l0.04 m³
50 l0.05 m³
75 l0.075 m³
100 l0.1 m³
250 l0.25 m³
500 l0.5 m³
1,000 l1 m³

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic meters are in a liter?

A liter equals 0.001 cubic meters. To convert any value, multiply the number of liters by 0.001.

How do you convert liters to cubic meters?

Use the formula m³ = l × 0.001. Example: 2 l → 2 × 0.001 = 0.002 m³.

How many liters are in a cubic meter?

A cubic meter equals 1,000 liters. That is the reverse conversion, from cubic meters to liters.

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