How many liters are in one cubic meter?
One cubic meter is 1,000 l.
Cubic Meters to Liters
Type a value to convert it from cubic meters to liters. One m³ equals 1,000 l.
Result
Cubic meters and liters, side by side
One cubic meter is 1,000 l. In the other direction, one liter is 0.001 m³.
Both are metric units, so the factor is a power of ten and the conversion is exact: it only moves the decimal point.
The cubic meter is the volume of a cube one meter on each side, 1,000 liters. Water bills, natural gas, concrete and shipping are measured in it; a standard 20-foot container holds about 33 m³.
The liter is the volume of a cube 10 centimeters on each side, one cubic decimeter. Drinks, fuel and engine size are measured in liters in most of the world, and a liter of water weighs about one kilogram.
| Cubic meter | Liter |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert liters back to cubic meters?
One liter is 0.001 m³. The tool above converts in both directions.
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