Formula
L to m³ conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
m³ = L x 0.001
Worked example
2 L = 0.002 m³.
US liquid and Imperial gallon definitions are treated separately and use their exact legal values.
Volume conversion
Convert Liter to Cubic meter
1 liter (L) equals 0.001 cubic meter (m³). Enter any value below to convert from L to m³.
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1 L = 0.001 m³
All Volume units
From 1 L| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Cubic meter m³ | 0.001 |
| Liter L | 1 |
| Milliliter mL | 1,000 |
| Cubic centimeter cm³ | 1,000 |
| Cubic inch in³ | 61.0237440947 |
| Cubic foot ft³ | 0.0353146667 |
| US gallon US gal | 0.2641720524 |
| Imperial gallon imp gal | 0.2199692483 |
| US quart US qt | 1.0566882094 |
| US customary cup US cup | 4.2267528377 |
| US fluid ounce US fl oz | 33.8140227018 |
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Liter to Cubic meter table
| Liter (L) | Cubic meter (m³) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.00001 |
| 0.1 | 0.0001 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
From unit
About the liter
Exactly one cubic decimeter.
Symbol: L
To unit
About the cubic meter
The volume of a cube with one-meter edges.
Symbol: m³
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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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L to m³ FAQ
How do you convert liter to cubic meter?
Use the formula m³ = L x 0.001. 1 liter (L) equals 0.001 cubic meter (m³).
Is the L to m³ conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.