Convert Liters to cubic meters

1 liter = 0.001 cubic meters · m³ = L ÷ 1,000

L
Cubic meters
0.001

1 liter = 0.001 cubic meters

When you need this conversion

Water usage, concrete orders, and shipping volume all use cubic meters, while tanks and containers are rated in liters. Utility bills often report cubic meters even though household use is easier to picture in liters.

Liters to cubic meters conversion table

Conversion table from liters to cubic meters
Liters (L)Cubic meters ()
1 L0.001
2 L0.002
3 L0.003
5 L0.005
10 L0.01
15 L0.015
20 L0.02
25 L0.025
50 L0.05
75 L0.075
100 L0.1
250 L0.25
500 L0.5
1,000 L1

The formula

m³ = L ÷ 1,000

Because both units measure volume, the conversion is a single multiplication by a fixed factor. That factor never changes, so the result is exact.

Convert the other way

Cubic meters to liters

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Frequently asked questions

How many cubic meters are in a liter?
There are 0.001 cubic meters in 1 liter. The formula is m³ = L ÷ 1,000.
How do you convert liters to cubic meters?
Use the formula m³ = L ÷ 1,000. For example, 10 liters equals 0.01 cubic meters.
Is the liters to cubic meters conversion exact?
Yes. Liters and cubic meters are both units of volume, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
What is L short for?
L is the standard symbol for liter (also written as litres). m³ is the symbol for cubic meter.