Convert Milliliters to Liters
1 milliliter (mL) equals 0.001 liters (L).
1 mL = 0.001 L
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Milliliter to Liter
- 1 mL = 0.001 L
- 1 L = 1000 mL
- Example: convert 15 mL to L: 15 mL = 15 × 0.001 L = 0.015 L
Formula
L = mL ÷ 1000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 mL = 10⁻³ L = 1 cm³ = 10⁻⁶ m³
- 1 L = 1 dm³ = (0.1 m)³ = 10⁻³ m³
- 1 mL = 0.000001 m³ ÷ 0.001 m³ per L = 0.001 L
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Milliliter definition: milliliter; Liter definition: liter.
Worked examples
- A 500 mL bottle holds 0.5 L.
500 mL × 0.001 = 0.5 L - A 330 mL can holds 0.33 L.
330 mL × 0.001 = 0.33 L
Milliliter to Liter conversion table
| Milliliters (mL) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 mL | 0.0001 L |
| 0.5 mL | 0.0005 L |
| 1 mL | 0.001 L |
| 2 mL | 0.002 L |
| 5 mL | 0.005 L |
| 10 mL | 0.01 L |
| 15 mL | 0.015 L |
| 20 mL | 0.02 L |
| 30 mL | 0.03 L |
| 50 mL | 0.05 L |
| 100 mL | 0.1 L |
| 150 mL | 0.15 L |
| 200 mL | 0.2 L |
| 250 mL | 0.25 L |
| 330 mL | 0.33 L |
| 355 mL | 0.355 L |
| 500 mL | 0.5 L |
| 750 mL | 0.75 L |
| 1000 mL | 1 L |
| 2000 mL | 2 L |
Where it's used
Lab and kitchen volumes in mL are converted to litres for totals and recipes; the factor is 1000.
Milliliter to other volume units
| Conversion | 1 mL equals |
|---|---|
| milliliter to cubic meter | 0.000001 m³ |
| milliliter to liter | 0.001 L |
| milliliter to cubic centimeter | 1 cm³ |
| milliliter to cubic foot | 0.00003531466672 ft³ |
| milliliter to cubic inch | 0.06102374409 in³ |
| milliliter to US gallon | 0.0002641720524 gal (US) |
| milliliter to imperial gallon | 0.0002199692483 gal (imp) |
Frequently asked questions
How many mL are in a liter?
Exactly 1000 mL.
How many liters are in 1 milliliter?
1 mL = 0.001 L.
How do I convert milliliters to liters?
Multiply the value in mL by 0.001, or divide it by 1000. For example, 15 mL × 0.001 = 0.015 L.
Is the mL to L conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 mL is exactly 0.001 L.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 8, litre with SI prefix milli.
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 8, non-SI units accepted for use with the SI.
Last reviewed: . Factors are stored exactly and computed with 50-digit decimal arithmetic. See how we verify conversion factors.
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