How to convert liters to milliliters
mL = L × 1,000Multiply the value in liters by 1,000. To go the other way, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000).
A liter is larger than a milliliter: one liter contains 1,000 milliliters.
Worked examples
- 1 liter1 L × 1,000 = 1,000 mL
- 5 liters5 L × 1,000 = 5,000 mL
- 10 liters10 L × 1,000 = 10,000 mL
- 20 liters20 L × 1,000 = 20,000 mL
- 100 liters100 L × 1,000 = 100,000 mL
Liters to milliliters conversion table
Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.
| Liters (L) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 100 mL |
| 0.25 L | 250 mL |
| 0.5 L | 500 mL |
| 1 L | 1,000 mL |
| 2 L | 2,000 mL |
| 3 L | 3,000 mL |
| 4 L | 4,000 mL |
| 5 L | 5,000 mL |
| 6 L | 6,000 mL |
| 7 L | 7,000 mL |
| 8 L | 8,000 mL |
| 9 L | 9,000 mL |
| 10 L | 10,000 mL |
| Liters (L) | Milliliters (mL) |
|---|---|
| 12 L | 12,000 mL |
| 15 L | 15,000 mL |
| 20 L | 20,000 mL |
| 25 L | 25,000 mL |
| 30 L | 30,000 mL |
| 40 L | 40,000 mL |
| 50 L | 50,000 mL |
| 75 L | 75,000 mL |
| 100 L | 100,000 mL |
| 250 L | 250,000 mL |
| 500 L | 500,000 mL |
| 1,000 L | 1,000,000 mL |
About the units
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).
Milliliter (mL)
One thousandth of a litre, identical to one cubic centimetre. Medicine doses and small bottles use mL. One milliliter equals 0.000001 cubic meters (m³).
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in one liter?
There are 1,000 milliliters in one liter, and this value is exact by definition.
How do I convert liters to milliliters?
Multiply the number of liters by 1,000. For example, 10 L × 1,000 = 10,000 mL.
How many liters are in one milliliter?
One milliliter equals 0.001 liters. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 1,000.
What is 10 liters in milliliters?
10 L = 10,000 mL.
Is this L to mL 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.