Liters to Cubic Meters

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

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1 L = 0.001 m³

1 liter equals0.001 m³
1 cubic meter equals1,000 L
Formulam³ = L × 0.001

How to convert liters to cubic meters

To convert liters to cubic meters, multiply the number of liters by 0.001.

m³ = L × 0.001

Example

Convert 5 liters to cubic meters:

5 L × 0.001 = 0.005 m³

Liter to cubic meter conversion chart

Liters to cubic meters
Liters (L)Cubic Meters (m³)
1 L0.001 m³
2 L0.002 m³
3 L0.003 m³
4 L0.004 m³
5 L0.005 m³
6 L0.006 m³
7 L0.007 m³
8 L0.008 m³
9 L0.009 m³
10 L0.01 m³
12 L0.012 m³
15 L0.015 m³
20 L0.02 m³
25 L0.025 m³
30 L0.03 m³
40 L0.04 m³
50 L0.05 m³
60 L0.06 m³
70 L0.07 m³
75 L0.075 m³
80 L0.08 m³
90 L0.09 m³
100 L0.1 m³
150 L0.15 m³
200 L0.2 m³
250 L0.25 m³
500 L0.5 m³
1,000 L1 m³

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

About the units

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic meters are in a liter?

There are 0.001 cubic meters in a liter.

How many liters are in a cubic meter?

There are 1,000 liters in a cubic meter.

How do you convert liters to cubic meters?

To convert liters to cubic meters, multiply the number of liters by 0.001.

What is 5 liters in cubic meters?

5 liters equals 0.005 cubic meters.

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