1 liter equals 1000 milliliters. To convert liters to milliliters, multiply the liter value by 1000. For quick reference: 1 L = 1000 mL, 5 L = 5000 mL, 10 L = 10000 mL, 100 L = 100000 mL.
FormulaMilliliters = Liters × 1000
Quick
How to convert liters to milliliters
1
Take your value
Start with your value in liters.
2
Multiply by 1000
Multiply the liter value by 1000. This is the exact conversion factor from liters to milliliters.
3
Read the result
The product is your value in milliliters. For example, 5 L × 1000 = 5000 mL.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from liters to milliliters is 1000.
Milliliters = Liters × 1000
Liters to Milliliters conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
Conversion table from liters to milliliters
Liters (L)
Milliliters (mL)
0.1 L
100 mL
0.25 L
250 mL
0.5 L
500 mL
1 L
1000 mL
1.5 L
1500 mL
2 L
2000 mL
2.5 L
2500 mL
3 L
3000 mL
4 L
4000 mL
5 L
5000 mL
6 L
6000 mL
7 L
7000 mL
8 L
8000 mL
9 L
9000 mL
10 L
10000 mL
12 L
12000 mL
15 L
15000 mL
20 L
20000 mL
25 L
25000 mL
30 L
30000 mL
40 L
40000 mL
50 L
50000 mL
60 L
60000 mL
75 L
75000 mL
100 L
100000 mL
125 L
125000 mL
150 L
150000 mL
200 L
200000 mL
250 L
250000 mL
300 L
300000 mL
400 L
400000 mL
500 L
500000 mL
600 L
600000 mL
750 L
750000 mL
1000 L
1000000 mL
1500 L
1500000 mL
2000 L
2000000 mL
2500 L
2500000 mL
3000 L
3000000 mL
4000 L
4000000 mL
5000 L
5000000 mL
7500 L
7500000 mL
10000 L
10000000 mL
15000 L
15000000 mL
20000 L
20000000 mL
25000 L
25000000 mL
30000 L
30000000 mL
40000 L
40000000 mL
50000 L
50000000 mL
100000 L
100000000 mL
Real-world reference
A standard bottle of soda is about 2 L. A car's engine is typically 1.5–3 L. A bathtub holds around 80–150 L. In milliliters, that gives you: 1 L = 1000 mL, 10 L = 10000 mL, 100 L = 100000 mL.
Frequently asked questions
How many milliliters are in 1 liter?
1 liter equals 1000 milliliters.
How do I convert liters to milliliters?
Multiply the liter value by 1000. So x L × 1000 = the equivalent in mL.
What is 5 liters in milliliters?
5 liters equals 5000 milliliters.
What is 10 liters in milliliters?
10 liters equals 10000 milliliters.
What is 100 liters in milliliters?
100 liters equals 100000 milliliters.
How do I convert back from milliliters to liters?
Multiply the milliliter value by 0.001. For example, 1 mL = 0.001 L.
Is the liter bigger than the milliliter?
Yes. 1 liter is larger than 1 milliliter — specifically 1000 times larger.
Are these conversion factors exact?
Yes. The factor of 1000 is derived directly from the SI definitions of liter and milliliter.
About the liter and the milliliter
The liter
The liter (L) is a metric unit of volume defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (1 dm³). Although not an SI base unit (the SI unit of volume is the cubic meter), it is the most common metric volume unit in everyday life, used for beverages, fuel, and chemistry. One liter of pure water at 4 °C weighs almost exactly one kilogram.
The milliliter
The milliliter (mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter, or one cubic centimeter. It is the everyday unit for medication dosing, beverage sizes outside the US, and cooking in most of the world. Note that a US fluid ounce is 29.5735 mL, while a UK fluid ounce is 28.4131 mL.