Convert Milliliters to liters
1 milliliter = 0.001 liters · L = mL ÷ 1,000
When you need this conversion
This conversion goes from milliliters, used for beverages, medication, and recipe liquids, to liters, the metric volume unit for fuel, drinks, and containers. Both measure the same physical quantity, so the conversion is exact — the difference is which unit your source, tool, or region happens to use.
Milliliters to liters conversion table
| Milliliters (mL) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 mL | 0.015 L |
| 20 mL | 0.02 L |
| 25 mL | 0.025 L |
| 50 mL | 0.05 L |
| 75 mL | 0.075 L |
| 100 mL | 0.1 L |
| 250 mL | 0.25 L |
| 500 mL | 0.5 L |
| 1,000 mL | 1 L |
The formula
L = mL ÷ 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 liters are in a milliliter?
- There are 0.001 liters in 1 milliliter. The formula is L = mL ÷ 1,000.
- How do you convert milliliters to liters?
- Use the formula L = mL ÷ 1,000. For example, 10 milliliters equals 0.01 liters.
- Is the milliliters to liters conversion exact?
- Yes. Milliliters and liters are both units of volume, related by an exact defined factor. Displayed results are rounded for readability.
- What is mL short for?
- mL is the standard symbol for milliliter (also written as millilitres). L is the symbol for liter.