Litres to cubic metres converter
Cubic metres (m³)
1 litre = 0.001 cubic metres
How to convert litres to cubic metres
m³ = L × 0.001
Multiply the number of litres by 0.001 to get cubic metres. Going the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
One litre is exactly defined as 0.001 cubic metres (to 12 significant figures), and one cubic metre is 1000 litres.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 litres: 5 × 0.001 = 0.005 0.005 cubic metres.
- Convert 12.5 litres: 12.5 × 0.001 = 0.0125 0.0125 cubic metres.
- Convert 250 litres: 250 × 0.001 = 0.25 0.25 cubic metres.
Quick-reference table
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic metres are in 1 litre?
1 litre equals 0.001 cubic metres.
What is the formula to convert litres to cubic metres?
Use m³ = L × 0.001. Multiply the number of litres by 0.001 to get cubic metres. Going the other way, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1000).
What is 100 litres in cubic metres?
100 litres is 0.1 cubic metres.