Formula
mL to L conversion formula
Use this relationship for a direct conversion:
L = mL x 0.001
Worked example
2 mL = 0.002 L.
US liquid and Imperial gallon definitions are treated separately and use their exact legal values.
Volume conversion
Convert Milliliter to Liter
1 milliliter (mL) equals 0.001 liter (L). Enter any value below to convert from mL to L.
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1 mL = 0.001 L
All Volume units
From 1 mL| Unit | Value |
|---|---|
| Cubic meter m³ | 0.000001 |
| Liter L | 0.001 |
| Milliliter mL | 1 |
| Cubic centimeter cm³ | 1 |
| Cubic inch in³ | 0.0610237441 |
| Cubic foot ft³ | 0.0000353147 |
| US gallon US gal | 0.0002641721 |
| Imperial gallon imp gal | 0.0002199692 |
| US quart US qt | 0.0010566882 |
| US customary cup US cup | 0.0042267528 |
| US fluid ounce US fl oz | 0.0338140227 |
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Milliliter to Liter table
| Milliliter (mL) | Liter (L) |
|---|---|
| 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 milliliter
Exactly one cubic centimeter.
Symbol: mL
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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mL to L FAQ
How do you convert milliliter to liter?
Use the formula L = mL x 0.001. 1 milliliter (mL) equals 0.001 liter (L).
Is the mL to L conversion exact?
Both unit definitions use exact factors. Only the displayed decimal may be rounded.