Convert ml to liters
Convert ml to liters instantly. 1 ml = 0.001 L. Formula, worked examples and a quick reference table.
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One milliliter equals 0.001 liters. To convert any number of milliliters to liters, multiply by 0.001.
The converter above works in both directions and updates as you type. Below you will find the formula, a worked example and a reference table of common values.
Volume is the category where the US and imperial systems diverge most damagingly. Gallons, quarts, pints and fluid ounces all exist in two sizes that differ by up to 20%, and nothing in the name warns you which one a figure uses. Recipes, fuel economy figures and container capacities all cross borders regularly, so it is worth checking which system a source is using before converting rather than after.
ml to liters formula
To go the other way, use milliliter = liter ÷ 0.001.
About these units
A millilitre is exactly one cubic centimetre. Because one millilitre of water weighs one gram, the unit doubles as a rough mass measure in the kitchen.
A litre is exactly one cubic decimetre, or 1,000 cubic centimetres. One litre of water weighs almost exactly one kilogram, which is not a coincidence.
Milliliter is also written millilitre, millilitres, milliliters and cc. Liter is also written litre, litres, liters and ltr.
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ml to liters conversion table
| Milliliter | Liter |
|---|---|
| 1 ml | 0.001 L |
| 2 ml | 0.002 L |
| 3 ml | 0.003 L |
| 5 ml | 0.005 L |
| 10 ml | 0.01 L |
| 20 ml | 0.02 L |
| 25 ml | 0.025 L |
| 50 ml | 0.05 L |
| 100 ml | 0.1 L |
| 250 ml | 0.25 L |
| 500 ml | 0.5 L |
| 1,000 ml | 1 L |
Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in a milliliter? +
There are 0.001 liters in one milliliter.
What is 10 ml in L? +
10 ml equals 0.01 L. Multiply 10 by 0.001.
How do I convert liter back to milliliter? +
Use milliliter = liter ÷ 0.001. The converter above handles both directions, or see our dedicated liters to ml page.
How accurate is this milliliter to liter conversion? +
The factor used is 0.001, carried at full double precision. Where a unit has an exact legal definition the factor is exact rather than approximate. Rounding is applied only to the displayed result, so the answer is never a calculation done on an already-rounded number.
Is there a quick way to estimate ml to L in my head? +
Divide by 1,000. That matches the true factor of 0.001 exactly, so no adjustment is needed for a mental estimate.