Convert milliliters to liters instantly. Enter a value below, or use the formula and reference table further down the page.
In practice
Millilitres to litres divides by 1,000. It is the step you need when a small amount adds up: 1,500 ml of stock is 1.5 L, and 250 ml (a typical cup) is 0.25 L. Drinks, medicines and cooking ingredients use millilitres for small amounts and litres for bulk, and the switch tends to happen near one litre. One millilitre of water weighs one gram, which also makes it simple to convert recipe liquids to weight when you have a kitchen scale.
How to convert milliliters to liters
Multiply the value by 0.001.
L = mL × 0.001Example: 10 mL = 0.01 L.
Milliliters to Liters conversion table
| Milliliters (mL) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 1 mL | 0.001 L |
| 2 mL | 0.002 L |
| 3 mL | 0.003 L |
| 4 mL | 0.004 L |
| 5 mL | 0.005 L |
| 10 mL | 0.01 L |
| 15 mL | 0.015 L |
| 20 mL | 0.02 L |
| 25 mL | 0.025 L |
| 50 mL | 0.05 L |
| 100 mL | 0.1 L |
Frequently asked questions
How many liters is 1 milliliter?
1 milliliter equals 0.001 liters.
What is the formula to convert mL to L?
To convert mL to L, multiply the value by 0.001. The full formula is: L = mL × 0.001.
How do I convert liters back to milliliters?
Use the same calculator above and type your value into the liters field instead — it converts in both directions. Or use the reverse formula: mL = L ÷ 0.001.
Is the mL to L conversion exact?
The conversion factor used here (0.001) is the standard internationally defined value. Results on this page are rounded to four decimal places for readability.