VolumeLiters to milliliters
1 liter = 1,000 milliliters.
1 liter = 1,000 milliliters. Multiply by 1,000.
Common amounts
| L | mL |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1,000 mL |
| 2 L | 2,000 mL |
| 5 L | 5,000 mL |
| 10 L | 10,000 mL |
| 20 L | 20,000 mL |
How it works
How to convert liters to milliliters
mL = L × 1,000.
Worked examples: 5 liters = 5,000 milliliters; 12 liters = 12,000 milliliters.
About liters and milliliters
A liter is 1,000 cubic centimeters. A milliliter is one cubic centimeter, one thousandth of a liter.
When you'd convert liters to milliliters
Recipes, medicine and drink sizes: 1.5 L is 1,500 mL.
Common mistake: US, UK and metric cups and spoons differ. Use the US measures here only for US recipes.
To go the other way, use the milliliters to liters converter.
The converter on this page works out the answer in your browser as you type, and shows the factor so you can check it by hand.
Questions
How do I convert liters to milliliters?
1 liter = 1,000 milliliters. Multiply by 1,000.
What does the Converter : Units app add?
The same conversion, plus history, a constants library, and the rest of the unit categories on the phone.