Formula
m³ to L conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
L = m³ x 1,000
Worked example
2 m³ = 2,000 L.
US liquid and Imperial gallon definitions are treated separately and use their exact legal values.
Volume conversion
Convert Cubic meter to Liter
1 cubic meter (m³) equals 1,000 liter (L). Enter any value below to convert from m³ to L.
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1 m³ = 1,000 L
All Volume units
From 1 m³| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Cubic meter m³ | 1 |
| Liter L | 1,000 |
| Milliliter mL | 1,000,000 |
| Cubic centimeter cm³ | 1,000,000 |
| Cubic inch in³ | 61,023.7440947323 |
| Cubic foot ft³ | 35.3146667215 |
| US gallon US gal | 264.1720523581 |
| Imperial gallon imp gal | 219.9692482991 |
| US quart US qt | 1,056.6882094326 |
| US customary cup US cup | 4,226.7528377304 |
| US fluid ounce US fl oz | 33,814.022701843 |
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Quick reference
Cubic meter to Liter table
| Cubic meter (m³) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
From unit
About the cubic meter
The volume of a cube with one-meter edges.
Symbol: m³
To unit
About the liter
Exactly one cubic decimeter.
Symbol: L
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Definitions are checked against NIST Handbook 44, Appendix C. Calculations use full internal precision before display rounding.
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m³ to L FAQ
How do you convert cubic meter to liter?
Use the formula L = m³ x 1,000. 1 cubic meter (m³) equals 1,000 liter (L).
Is the m³ to L conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.