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1 L = 1,000 mL
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mL = L × 1000
How to convert
To convert liters to milliliters, multiply the value by 1,000. For example, 2 L = 2,000 mL.
Conversion table
| Liters (L) | 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 |
| 10 L | 10,000 mL |
| 20 L | 20,000 mL |
| 25 L | 25,000 mL |
| 50 L | 50,000 mL |
| 100 L | 100,000 mL |
| 1,000 L | 1,000,000 mL |
About these units
One liter is 1,000 milliliters, or one cubic decimeter. US customary units are defined from the cubic inch: 1 US gallon = 231 cubic inches = 3.785411784 L, 1 US fluid ounce = 29.5735295625 mL and 1 US cup = 8 fl oz = 236.5882365 mL. The UK imperial gallon (4.54609 L) and fluid ounce (28.4130625 mL) are different, and US nutrition labels round a cup to 240 mL.
FAQ
› How do I convert L to mL?
1 L = 1,000 mL. To convert, multiply the value by 1,000: 2 L = 2,000 mL.
› What is 1 mL in L?
1 mL = 0.001 L. The reverse formula is L = mL ÷ 1000.
› How many milliliters are in a cup?
A US customary cup is 236.59 mL. Nutrition labels use 240 mL, a metric cup is 250 mL and a UK imperial cup is 284 mL.
› Are US and UK gallons the same?
No. A US gallon is 3.785 L and an imperial (UK) gallon is 4.546 L, about 20% larger. These pages use US units.