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