Litres to Cubic metres
Convert litres to cubic metres (L to m³). 1 L = 0.001 m³. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert litres to cubic metres
Multiply the amount in litres by 0.001 to get cubic metres. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
m³ = L × 0.001Worked example
1 L = 0.001 m³. Change the amount in the calculator above to use your own value.
Units and assumptions
Units are labelled explicitly: US customary liquid cups and gallons differ from imperial units. One litre is 1,000 millilitres. This converts volume only; mass conversions need a density.
Calculator results use floating-point arithmetic and are rounded for display. The reference table below uses up to 12 significant digits.
Litres to Cubic metres table
| Litres (L) | Cubic metres (m³) |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 5 | 0.005 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 25 | 0.025 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
About this conversion
What is the formula for litres to cubic metres?
m³ = L × 0.001. Multiply the amount in litres by 0.001 to get cubic metres. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to litres?
Use the cubic metres to litres calculator to reverse this conversion. You can also use Swap units in the calculator above.
Can I use a different pair of units?
Choose another unit in the calculator, or open the volume converter to browse all supported pairs.