How to convert cubic meters to liters
L = m³ × 1,000Multiply the value in cubic meters by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).
A cubic meter is larger than a liter: one cubic meter contains 1,000 liters.
Worked examples
- 1 cubic meter1 m³ × 1,000 = 1,000 L
- 5 cubic meters5 m³ × 1,000 = 5,000 L
- 10 cubic meters10 m³ × 1,000 = 10,000 L
- 20 cubic meters20 m³ × 1,000 = 20,000 L
- 100 cubic meters100 m³ × 1,000 = 100,000 L
Cubic meters to liters conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Cubic meters (m³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 m³ | 100 L |
| 0.25 m³ | 250 L |
| 0.5 m³ | 500 L |
| 1 m³ | 1,000 L |
| 2 m³ | 2,000 L |
| 3 m³ | 3,000 L |
| 4 m³ | 4,000 L |
| 5 m³ | 5,000 L |
| 6 m³ | 6,000 L |
| 7 m³ | 7,000 L |
| 8 m³ | 8,000 L |
| 9 m³ | 9,000 L |
| 10 m³ | 10,000 L |
| Cubic meters (m³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 12 m³ | 12,000 L |
| 15 m³ | 15,000 L |
| 20 m³ | 20,000 L |
| 25 m³ | 25,000 L |
| 30 m³ | 30,000 L |
| 40 m³ | 40,000 L |
| 50 m³ | 50,000 L |
| 75 m³ | 75,000 L |
| 100 m³ | 100,000 L |
| 250 m³ | 250,000 L |
| 500 m³ | 500,000 L |
| 1,000 m³ | 1,000,000 L |
About the units
Cubic meter (m³)
The SI unit of volume, equal to 1,000 L. Water bills, concrete and shipping volumes use cubic metres.
Liter (L)
Exactly one cubic decimetre (1,000 cm³). Drinks, fuel and engine displacement are measured in litres in most of the world. One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters (m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in one cubic meter?
There are 1,000 liters in one cubic meter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert cubic meters to liters?
Multiply the number of cubic meters by 1,000. For example, 10 m³ × 1,000 = 10,000 L.
How many cubic meters are in one liter?
One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000.
What is 10 cubic meters in liters?
10 m³ = 10,000 L.
Is this m³ to L converter accurate?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.