Formula
L to mL conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
mL = L x 1,000
Worked example
2 L = 2,000 mL.
US liquid and Imperial gallon definitions are treated separately and use their exact legal values.
Volume conversion
Convert Liter to Milliliter
1 liter (L) equals 1,000 milliliter (mL). Enter any value below to convert from L to mL.
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1 L = 1,000 mL
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 Milliliter table
| Liter (L) | Milliliter (mL) |
|---|---|
| 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 liter
Exactly one cubic decimeter.
Symbol: L
To unit
About the milliliter
Exactly one cubic centimeter.
Symbol: mL
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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 mL FAQ
How do you convert liter to milliliter?
Use the formula mL = L x 1,000. 1 liter (L) equals 1,000 milliliter (mL).
Is the L to mL conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.