Milliliters to Liters Converter
Convert milliliters (mL) to liters (L)
Result
0.001 L
Liters
1 mL = 0.001 L
1 mL in other units
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How to convert milliliters to liters
There are 1,000 milliliters in one liter, so divide the number of milliliters by 1,000.
L = mL ÷ 1,000
1 mL = 0.001 L · 1 L = 1,000 mL
Worked example
To convert 5 milliliters to liters: 5 mL ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 L.
About milliliters (mL)
A millilitre is one thousandth of a litre, the same as one cubic centimetre. Medicine and drinks are measured in millilitres.
About liters (L)
A litre is 1,000 cm³ (one cubic decimetre). Milk, fuel and bottled water are sold by the litre.
More conversions
Milliliters to other units
- Milliliters to Cubic Centimeters
- Milliliters to Cubic Meters
- Milliliters to Cubic Inches
- Milliliters to Cubic Feet
- Milliliters to Cubic Yards
- Milliliters to Teaspoons
- Milliliters to Tablespoons
- Milliliters to US Fluid Ounces
- Milliliters to US Cups
- Milliliters to US Pints
- Milliliters to US Quarts
- Milliliters to US Gallons
- Milliliters to Imperial Fluid Ounces
- Milliliters to Imperial Pints
- Milliliters to Imperial Gallons
Other units to Liters
- Cubic Centimeters to Liters
- Cubic Meters to Liters
- Cubic Inches to Liters
- Cubic Feet to Liters
- Cubic Yards to Liters
- Teaspoons to Liters
- Tablespoons to Liters
- US Fluid Ounces to Liters
- US Cups to Liters
- US Pints to Liters
- US Quarts to Liters
- US Gallons to Liters
- Imperial Fluid Ounces to Liters
- Imperial Pints to Liters
- Imperial Gallons to Liters
Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in one milliliter?
One milliliter equals 0.001 liters.
How many milliliters are in one liter?
One liter equals 1,000 milliliters.
How do I convert milliliters to liters?
Use the formula L = mL ÷ 1,000. For example, 5 mL ÷ 1,000 = 0.005 L.