Convert Liters to milliliters
1 liter = 1,000 milliliters · mL = L × 1,000
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from liters, the metric volume unit for fuel, drinks, and containers, to milliliters, used for beverages, medication, and recipe liquids. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Liters to milliliters conversion table
| Liters (L) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1,000 mL |
| 2 L | 2,000 mL |
| 3 L | 3,000 mL |
| 5 L | 5,000 mL |
| 10 L | 10,000 mL |
| 15 L | 15,000 mL |
| 20 L | 20,000 mL |
| 25 L | 25,000 mL |
| 50 L | 50,000 mL |
| 75 L | 75,000 mL |
| 100 L | 100,000 mL |
| 250 L | 250,000 mL |
| 500 L | 500,000 mL |
| 1,000 L | 1,000,000 mL |
The formula
mL = L × 1,000Because 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
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Frequently asked questions
- How many milliliters are in a liter?
- There are 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter. The formula is mL = L × 1,000.
- How do you convert liters to milliliters?
- Use the formula mL = L × 1,000. For example, 10 liters equals 10,000 milliliters.
- Is the liters to milliliters conversion exact?
- Yes. Liters and milliliters 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). mL is the symbol for milliliter.