Cubic Meters to Liters

Convert cubic meters (m³) to liters (L). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 m³ = 1,000 L

1 cubic meter equals1,000 L
1 liter equals0.001 m³
FormulaL = m³ × 1,000

How to convert cubic meters to liters

To convert cubic meters to liters, multiply the number of cubic meters by 1,000.

L = m³ × 1,000

Example

Convert 5 cubic meters to liters:

5 m³ × 1,000 = 5,000 L

Cubic Meter to liter conversion chart

Cubic Meters to liters
Cubic Meters (m³)Liters (L)
1 m³1,000 L
2 m³2,000 L
3 m³3,000 L
4 m³4,000 L
5 m³5,000 L
6 m³6,000 L
7 m³7,000 L
8 m³8,000 L
9 m³9,000 L
10 m³10,000 L
12 m³12,000 L
15 m³15,000 L
20 m³20,000 L
25 m³25,000 L
30 m³30,000 L
40 m³40,000 L
50 m³50,000 L
60 m³60,000 L
70 m³70,000 L
75 m³75,000 L
80 m³80,000 L
90 m³90,000 L
100 m³100,000 L
150 m³150,000 L
200 m³200,000 L
250 m³250,000 L
500 m³500,000 L
1,000 m³1,000,000 L

Going the other way? See the liters to cubic meters chart.

About the units

Cubic Meter (m³)

A cubic meter is the volume of a cube one meter on each side, 1,000 liters. Water and gas meters often read in cubic meters.

Liter (L)

A liter is the volume of a cube 10 centimeters on each side. It is the everyday metric unit for drinks and fuel.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in a cubic meter?

There are 1,000 liters in a cubic meter.

How many cubic meters are in a liter?

There are 0.001 cubic meters in a liter.

How do you convert cubic meters to liters?

To convert cubic meters to liters, multiply the number of cubic meters by 1,000.

What is 5 cubic meters in liters?

5 cubic meters equals 5,000 liters.

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