Productive ToolboxLiters to Milliliters Converter
Convert liters to milliliters and milliliters to liters, with US and UK fluid ounces and US cups, the formula and a chart.
1 L = 1,000 mL
1 L × 1,000 = 1,000 mL
= 4.23 US cups · 33.81 US fl oz · 35.2 UK fl oz
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How to Convert Liters to Milliliters
Liters and milliliters are the metric units for drinks, cooking, medicine and fuel. Convert between them instantly, and see the same volume in US cups and US or UK fluid ounces for American and British recipes.
mL = L × 1,000
L = mL ÷ 1,000
1 mL = 1 cm³
Common Conversions
| Liters | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 0.25 L | 250 mL |
| 0.33 L (can) | 330 mL |
| 0.5 L | 500 mL |
| 1 L | 1,000 mL |
| 1.5 L | 1,500 mL |
| 2 L | 2,000 mL |
Liters in cups and fluid ounces
| Volume | US cups | US fl oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 4.23 US cups | 33.81 US fl oz |
| 500 mL | 2.11 US cups | 16.91 US fl oz |
| 250 mL | 1.06 US cups | 8.45 US fl oz |
How to Use This Converter
- 1Type liters or milliliters: Enter a volume in either box; the other converts as you type.
- 2See cups and fluid ounces: Below the result the same volume is shown in US cups, US fluid ounces and UK fluid ounces.
- 3Check the steps: The working shows the multiplication by 1,000.
- 4Copy the result: Copy the conversion for a recipe, a medicine dose or a drink size.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert liters to mL?
Multiply liters by 1,000. For example, 1.5 L × 1,000 = 1,500 mL.
How do I convert mL to liters?
Divide milliliters by 1,000. For example, 330 mL ÷ 1,000 = 0.33 L.
How many cups are in a liter?
About 4.23 US cups (a US cup is 236.59 mL). A metric cup, used in Australia and elsewhere, is exactly 250 mL, so 1 L is 4 metric cups.
How many fluid ounces are in a liter?
33.81 US fluid ounces or 35.2 UK (imperial) fluid ounces; the two fluid ounces differ in size.
Is a milliliter the same as a cubic centimeter?
Yes. 1 mL = 1 cm³ (cc), so 1 L = 1,000 cm³.
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