The liter is a widely used volume unit for liquids and capacities. One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters.
The liter became a practical metric volume unit that bridges daily use and technical work.
Measurement system: Metric system, accepted with SI. SI equivalent: 1 L = 0.001 m³.
Liter facts
- Unit name
- Liter
- Symbol
- L
- Category
- Volume
- Measurement system
- Metric system, accepted with SI
- SI equivalent
- 1 L = 0.001 m³
- Common uses
- Liquids, tank capacities, lab containers and daily measurements
Definition of the liter
The liter is a widely used volume unit for liquids and capacities. One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters.
Measurement system and SI relationship
Metric system, accepted with SI
SI equivalent: 1 L = 0.001 m³
History of the liter
The liter became a practical metric volume unit that bridges daily use and technical work.
Where is the liter used?
Liquids, tank capacities, lab containers and daily measurements