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Liters to cubic meters

cubic meters = liters × 0.001

Reverse: cubic meters to liters

How to convert liters to cubic meters

One liter is 0.001 cubic meters, so multiply the number of liters by 0.001. For example, 20 liters is 20 × 0.001 = 0.02 cubic meters. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 1,000.

Quick estimate

Multiplying by about 0.001 gets within 0.0% of the exact answer, which is enough to check that a result makes sense.

Where it comes up

Volume conversions come up in recipes, fuel economy, drink and bottle sizes, garden and pool water, and engine sizes.

literscubic meters
1 l0.001 m3
2 l0.002 m3
3 l0.003 m3
4 l0.004 m3
5 l0.005 m3
6 l0.006 m3
7 l0.007 m3
8 l0.008 m3
9 l0.009 m3
10 l0.01 m3
11 l0.011 m3
12 l0.012 m3
13 l0.013 m3
14 l0.014 m3
15 l0.015 m3
16 l0.016 m3
17 l0.017 m3
18 l0.018 m3
19 l0.019 m3
20 l0.02 m3
25 l0.025 m3
30 l0.03 m3
40 l0.04 m3
50 l0.05 m3
60 l0.06 m3
70 l0.07 m3
75 l0.075 m3
80 l0.08 m3
90 l0.09 m3
100 l0.1 m3
120 l0.12 m3
150 l0.15 m3
200 l0.2 m3
250 l0.25 m3
300 l0.3 m3
400 l0.4 m3
500 l0.5 m3
750 l0.75 m3
1,000 l1 m3
1,500 l1.5 m3
2,000 l2 m3
5,000 l5 m3
10,000 l10 m3

Questions

How many cubic meters are in a liter?

0.001 cubic meters.

How do I convert liters to cubic meters in a spreadsheet?

Put the value in A1 and type =A1*0.001, then fill the formula down the column.

Are the values in the table exact?

They are calculated from the exact definitions of the units and rounded only for display. Open any row for the full working.