Liters to Cubic Meters Converter

1 L = 0.001 m³. Type any value below for the exact cubic meters figure.

L
1m³

1,000 L = 1 m³

Conversion summary

1 L = 0.001 m³

Formula
Cubic Meter = Liter ÷ 1,000
Category
Volume
Units
L → m³

1,000 L in other units

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US / Imperial

Kitchen measures

  • Metric Tablespoon (15 mL)66,666.67 tbsp
  • Metric Teaspoon (5 mL)200,000 tsp
  • Turkish Water Glass5,000 glass

Traditional and regional

How do you convert liters to cubic meters?

To convert liters to cubic meters, divide the number of liters by 1,000. 1 L = 0.001 m³.

Conversion formula

Cubic Meter = Liter ÷ 1,000

Liters to cubic meters conversion table

Liters (L)Cubic Meters (m³)
1 L0.001 m³
10 L0.01 m³
50 L0.05 m³
100 L0.1 m³
250 L0.25 m³
500 L0.5 m³
1,000 L1 m³

What is Liter?

The liter is a widely used volume unit for liquids and capacities. One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters.

Short history of Liter

The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as one cubic decimeter. From 1901 to 1964 it was defined by the mass of water, which made it slightly larger; since 1964 it is again exactly one cubic decimeter.

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What is Cubic Meter?

The cubic meter is the SI derived unit of volume. It is the standard reference for larger capacities and technical volumes.

Short history of Cubic Meter

As the three-dimensional extension of the meter, the cubic meter became the standard scientific and engineering unit of volume.

Open the Cubic Meter unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Liter in Cubic Meter?

1 L = 0.001 m³.

How do you convert Liter to Cubic Meter?

To convert liters to cubic meters, divide the number of liters by 1,000. 1 L = 0.001 m³.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic meters are in 1 liter?

1 L = 0.001 m³.

How do you convert liters to cubic meters?

To convert liters to cubic meters, divide the number of liters by 1,000. 1 L = 0.001 m³.

How many liters are in 1 cubic meter?

1 m³ = 1,000 L.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide to the SI: Units Outside the SI
  3. NIST: Guide to the SI: Volume Conversion Factors
  4. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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