Cubic meters to liters
liters = cubic meters × 1,000
Reverse: liters to cubic meters
How to convert cubic meters to liters
One cubic meter is 1,000 liters, so multiply the number of cubic meters by 1,000. For example, 20 cubic meters is 20 × 1,000 = 20,000 liters. To go back, divide by the same number, or multiply by 0.001.
Quick estimate
Multiplying by about 1000 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.
| cubic meters | liters |
|---|---|
| 1 m3 | 1,000 l |
| 2 m3 | 2,000 l |
| 3 m3 | 3,000 l |
| 4 m3 | 4,000 l |
| 5 m3 | 5,000 l |
| 6 m3 | 6,000 l |
| 7 m3 | 7,000 l |
| 8 m3 | 8,000 l |
| 9 m3 | 9,000 l |
| 10 m3 | 10,000 l |
| 11 m3 | 11,000 l |
| 12 m3 | 12,000 l |
| 13 m3 | 13,000 l |
| 14 m3 | 14,000 l |
| 15 m3 | 15,000 l |
| 16 m3 | 16,000 l |
| 17 m3 | 17,000 l |
| 18 m3 | 18,000 l |
| 19 m3 | 19,000 l |
| 20 m3 | 20,000 l |
| 25 m3 | 25,000 l |
| 30 m3 | 30,000 l |
| 40 m3 | 40,000 l |
| 50 m3 | 50,000 l |
| 60 m3 | 60,000 l |
| 70 m3 | 70,000 l |
| 75 m3 | 75,000 l |
| 80 m3 | 80,000 l |
| 90 m3 | 90,000 l |
| 100 m3 | 100,000 l |
| 120 m3 | 120,000 l |
| 150 m3 | 150,000 l |
| 200 m3 | 200,000 l |
| 250 m3 | 250,000 l |
| 300 m3 | 300,000 l |
| 400 m3 | 400,000 l |
| 500 m3 | 500,000 l |
| 750 m3 | 750,000 l |
| 1,000 m3 | 1,000,000 l |
| 1,500 m3 | 1,500,000 l |
| 2,000 m3 | 2,000,000 l |
| 5,000 m3 | 5,000,000 l |
| 10,000 m3 | 10,000,000 l |
Questions
How many liters are in a cubic meter?
1,000 liters.
How do I convert cubic meters to liters in a spreadsheet?
Put the value in A1 and type =A1*1000, 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.