Cubic metres to litres converter
Litres (L)
1 cubic metre = 1,000 litres
How to convert cubic metres to litres
L = m³ × 1000
Multiply the number of cubic metres by 1000 to get litres. Going the other way, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
One cubic metre is exactly defined as 1000 litres (to 12 significant figures), and one litre is 0.001 cubic metres.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 cubic metres: 5 × 1000 = 5,000 5,000 litres.
- Convert 12.5 cubic metres: 12.5 × 1000 = 12,500 12,500 litres.
- Convert 250 cubic metres: 250 × 1000 = 250,000 250,000 litres.
Quick-reference table
| m³ | L |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 15 | 15,000 |
| 20 | 20,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 75 | 75,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
| 1,000 | 1,000,000 |
| L | m³ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 2 | 0.002 |
| 3 | 0.003 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 15 | 0.015 |
| 20 | 0.02 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 50 | 0.05 |
| 75 | 0.075 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many litres are in 1 cubic metre?
1 cubic metre equals 1,000 litres.
What is the formula to convert cubic metres to litres?
Use L = m³ × 1000. Multiply the number of cubic metres by 1000 to get litres. Going the other way, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
What is 100 cubic metres in litres?
100 cubic metres is 100,000 litres.