Milliliters to Liters Converter

Convert between milliliters and liters with precision for cooking, science, and everyday measurements

Volume Converter

ml

Small metric unit of volume

L

Standard metric unit of volume

Conversion Result

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Milliliters (ml)
0.000
Liters (L)

Conversion factor: 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters

Formula: Liters = Milliliters ÷ 1,000

Common Conversions

1 Liter
1000 ml
1 L
500 ml (½ Liter)
500 ml
0.5 L
250 ml (¼ Liter)
250 ml
0.25 L
100 ml (Deciliter)
100 ml
0.1 L
50 ml
50 ml
0.05 L
10 ml (Centiliter)
10 ml
0.01 L

Practical Applications

Cooking & Baking

Recipe conversions, measuring liquid ingredients, scaling recipes up or down

Medicine & Health

Liquid medication dosages, fluid intake tracking, lab measurements

Science & Lab Work

Chemical solutions, research measurements, precise volume calculations

Automotive & DIY

Engine oil capacity, paint mixing, fuel calculations, cleaning solutions

Metric Volume Units

1 Kiloliter (kL)1,000,000 ml
1 Hectoliter (hL)100,000 ml
1 Decaliter (daL)10,000 ml
1 Liter (L)1,000 ml
1 Deciliter (dL)100 ml
1 Centiliter (cL)10 ml
1 Milliliter (ml)1 ml

Quick Tips

1 liter = 1,000 milliliters (exact)

Easy conversion: move decimal point 3 places

1 ml = 1 cubic centimeter (cm³)

Water: 1 liter weighs approximately 1 kg

Understanding Milliliters and Liters

About Milliliters

A milliliter (ml) is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter. It's the most common unit for measuring small quantities of liquids in cooking, medicine, and laboratory work.

Common Uses

  • Liquid medications and supplements
  • Cooking ingredients and recipe measurements
  • Laboratory solutions and chemicals
  • Cosmetics and personal care products

About Liters

A liter (L) is the base unit of volume in the metric system. It's defined as the volume of 1 kilogram of water at standard temperature and pressure, making it very practical for everyday use.

Conversion Formulas

ml to L: liters = milliliters ÷ 1,000

L to ml: milliliters = liters × 1,000

Memory Tips

  • • "Milli" means 1/1000, so 1000 ml = 1 L
  • • Move decimal point 3 places right: L → ml
  • • Move decimal point 3 places left: ml → L