Liters to Milliliters Converter

1 liter (L) equals 1,000 milliliters (mL).

Quick answer

To convert liters to milliliters, multiply by 1,000: 1.5 L = 1,500 mL.

  • 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters
  • 1 milliliter = 0.001 liters
  • Formula: mL = L × 1,000
  • Quick estimate: move the decimal point three places right: 0.75 L = 750 mL.

1 liter = 1,000 milliliters

How to convert liters to milliliters

mL = L × 1,000

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

Example: 42 L to mL

  1. Start with the value in liters: 42 L.
  2. Multiply by 1,000: 42 × 1,000 = 42,000.
  3. Result: 42 liters = 42,000 milliliters.

Going the other way, 1 milliliter = 0.001 liters, so to convert milliliters back to liters you divide by the same number. See milliliters to liters.

Where the conversion factor comes from

The liter is defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (1,000 cm³), so 1 L = 1,000 mL and 1 mL = 1 cm³ (1 cc).

Mental math: L to mL in your head

Move the decimal point three places to the right.

When you need to convert liters to milliliters

  • Recipes and baby bottles.
  • Drinks and bottle sizes.

Common mistakes

  • Multiplying by 100 (that gives centiliters).

Everyday liters in milliliters

ExampleLitersMilliliters
Wine bottle0.75 L750 mL
Water bottle0.5 L500 mL
Soda bottle2 L2,000 mL

Liters to milliliters conversion table

Liters (L)Milliliters (mL)
0.1 L 100 mL
0.2 L 200 mL
0.3 L 300 mL
0.4 L 400 mL
0.5 L 500 mL
0.6 L 600 mL
0.7 L 700 mL
0.8 L 800 mL
0.9 L 900 mL
1 L 1,000 mL
1.5 L 1,500 mL
2 L 2,000 mL
2.5 L 2,500 mL
3 L 3,000 mL
3.5 L 3,500 mL
4 L 4,000 mL
4.5 L 4,500 mL
5 L 5,000 mL
6 L 6,000 mL
7 L 7,000 mL
7.5 L 7,500 mL
8 L 8,000 mL
9 L 9,000 mL
10 L 10,000 mL
11 L 11,000 mL
12 L 12,000 mL
13 L 13,000 mL
14 L 14,000 mL
15 L 15,000 mL
16 L 16,000 mL
17 L 17,000 mL
18 L 18,000 mL
19 L 19,000 mL
20 L 20,000 mL
21 L 21,000 mL
22 L 22,000 mL
23 L 23,000 mL
24 L 24,000 mL
25 L 25,000 mL
26 L 26,000 mL

More L to mL values

What is a liter?

The liter (also spelled litre) is the everyday metric unit of volume, equal to exactly one cubic decimeter, or 1,000 cubic centimeters.

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What is a milliliter?

The milliliter (also spelled millilitre) is one thousandth of a liter and exactly equal to one cubic centimeter (cc).

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Convert liters to other units

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Frequently asked questions

How many milliliters are in a liter?

One liter is 1,000 milliliters.

How many liters are in a milliliter?

One milliliter is 0.001 liters.

What is the formula to convert liters to milliliters?

mL = L × 1,000.

How many mL in a liter?

Exactly 1,000 mL.