Convert Liters to Cubic Meters

Enter the volume in liters below to get the value converted to cubic meters.

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1 l = 0.001 m³

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How to Convert Liters to Cubic Meters

Calculators can be used to convert measurements from one unit to another

To convert a liter measurement to a cubic meter measurement, multiply the volume by the conversion ratio. One liter is equal to 0.001 cubic meters, so use this simple formula to convert:

cubic meters = liters × 0.001

The volume in cubic meters is equal to the liters multiplied by 0.001.

For example, here's how to convert 5 liters to cubic meters using the formula above.

5 l = (5 × 0.001) = 0.005 m³

Liters and cubic meters are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit of measure.

Liters

The liter is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters. The liter is a special name defined for the cubic decimeter, and is exactly equal to the volume of one cubic decimeter.

The liter is an SI accepted unit for volume for use with the metric system. A liter is sometimes also referred to as a litre. Liters can be abbreviated as l, and are also sometimes abbreviated as L or ℓ. For example, 1 liter can be written as 1 l, 1 L, or 1 ℓ.

Cubic Meters

The cubic meter is a unit that is equal to the volume of a cube with each edge measuring one meter.

The cubic meter, or cubic metre, is the SI derived unit for volume in the metric system. Cubic meters can be abbreviated as m³, and are also sometimes abbreviated as cu m, CBM, cbm, or MTQ. For example, 1 cubic meter can be written as 1 m³, 1 cu m, 1 CBM, 1 cbm, or 1 MTQ.

Try our cubic meters calculator to calculate the volume of a space.

Liter Measurements and Equivalent Cubic Meter Conversions

Common liter values converted to the equivalent cubic meter value
Liters	Cubic Meters
1 l	0.001 m³
2 l	0.002 m³
3 l	0.003 m³
4 l	0.004 m³
5 l	0.005 m³
6 l	0.006 m³
7 l	0.007 m³
8 l	0.008 m³
9 l	0.009 m³
10 l	0.01 m³
11 l	0.011 m³
12 l	0.012 m³
13 l	0.013 m³
14 l	0.014 m³
15 l	0.015 m³
16 l	0.016 m³
17 l	0.017 m³
18 l	0.018 m³
19 l	0.019 m³
20 l	0.02 m³
21 l	0.021 m³
22 l	0.022 m³
23 l	0.023 m³
24 l	0.024 m³
25 l	0.025 m³
26 l	0.026 m³
27 l	0.027 m³
28 l	0.028 m³
29 l	0.029 m³
30 l	0.03 m³
31 l	0.031 m³
32 l	0.032 m³
33 l	0.033 m³
34 l	0.034 m³
35 l	0.035 m³
36 l	0.036 m³
37 l	0.037 m³
38 l	0.038 m³
39 l	0.039 m³
40 l	0.04 m³