Litres to millilitres converter
Millilitres (ml)
1 litre = 1,000 millilitres
How to convert litres to millilitres
ml = L × 1000
Multiply the number of litres by 1000 to get millilitres. Going the other way, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
One litre is exactly defined as 1000 millilitres (to 12 significant figures), and one millilitre is 0.001 litres.
Worked examples
- Convert 5 litres: 5 × 1000 = 5,000 5,000 millilitres.
- Convert 12.5 litres: 12.5 × 1000 = 12,500 12,500 millilitres.
- Convert 250 litres: 250 × 1000 = 250,000 250,000 millilitres.
Quick-reference table
| L | ml |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| ml | L |
|---|---|
| 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 millilitres are in 1 litre?
1 litre equals 1,000 millilitres.
What is the formula to convert litres to millilitres?
Use ml = L × 1000. Multiply the number of litres by 1000 to get millilitres. Going the other way, divide by 1000 (or multiply by 0.001).
What is 100 litres in millilitres?
100 litres is 100,000 millilitres.