Milliliters to Liters

Convert milliliters (mL) to liters (L). Type in either box; the other updates as you go.

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1 mL = 0.001 L

1 milliliter equals0.001 L
1 liter equals1,000 mL
FormulaL = mL × 0.001

How to convert milliliters to liters

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

L = mL × 0.001

Example

Convert 5 milliliters to liters:

5 mL × 0.001 = 0.005 L

Milliliter to liter conversion chart

Milliliters to liters
Milliliters (mL)Liters (L)
1 mL0.001 L
2 mL0.002 L
3 mL0.003 L
4 mL0.004 L
5 mL0.005 L
6 mL0.006 L
7 mL0.007 L
8 mL0.008 L
9 mL0.009 L
10 mL0.01 L
12 mL0.012 L
15 mL0.015 L
20 mL0.02 L
25 mL0.025 L
30 mL0.03 L
40 mL0.04 L
50 mL0.05 L
60 mL0.06 L
70 mL0.07 L
75 mL0.075 L
80 mL0.08 L
90 mL0.09 L
100 mL0.1 L
150 mL0.15 L
200 mL0.2 L
250 mL0.25 L
500 mL0.5 L
1,000 mL1 L

Going the other way? See the liters to milliliters chart.

About the units

Milliliter (mL)

A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter, exactly the same as one cubic centimeter. Drinks, medicine and cosmetics are labeled in milliliters.

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 milliliter?

There are 0.001 liters in a milliliter.

How many milliliters are in a liter?

There are 1,000 milliliters in a liter.

How do you convert milliliters to liters?

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

What is 5 milliliters in liters?

5 milliliters equals 0.005 liters.

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