Millilitres to Litres
Convert millilitres to litres (mL to L). 1 mL = 0.001 L. Use the calculator, formula and conversion table.
How to convert millilitres to litres
Multiply the amount in millilitres by 0.001 to get litres. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
L = mL × 0.001Worked example
1 mL = 0.001 L. 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.
Millilitres to Litres table
| Millilitres (mL) | Litres (L) |
|---|---|
| 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 millilitres to litres?
L = mL × 0.001. Multiply the amount in millilitres by 0.001 to get litres. The displayed factor and results are rounded to 12 significant digits.
How do I convert back to millilitres?
Use the litres to millilitres 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.