Liters to Milliliters Converter

Convert liters to milliliters instantly for cooking, science, medicine, and more. Enter your liters and get precise milliliters in real time.

🧪 Quick Conversion: 1 liter = 1000 milliliters | 0.5 liters = 500 milliliters

Liters to Milliliters Calculator

Liters (L)

Milliliters (mL)

Liters to Milliliters Examples

1 L = 1000 mL

1 liter = 1000 milliliters

0.5 L = 500 mL

0.5 liters = 500 milliliters

2 L = 2000 mL

2 liters = 2000 milliliters

100 mL = 0.1 L

100 milliliters = 0.1 liters

250 mL = 0.25 L

250 milliliters = 0.25 liters

🧮 Liters to Milliliters Conversion Guide (L → mL)

Use this free liters to milliliters online calculator to convert L to mL instantly for recipes, pharmacy dosing, science labs, and everyday measurements. Get quick answers to questions like how many milliliters in 1.5 liters (1500 mL) and convert 0.75 L to mL for cooking(750 mL).

Formula and Quick Facts

  • Liters to Milliliters: mL = L × 1000
  • Milliliters to Liters: L = mL ÷ 1000
  • Exact Metric Standard: 1 liter (L) = 1000 milliliters (mL)

Liters to Milliliters: Definition, Origin/History, Current Use, Examples

Definition

A liter (L) is the metric standard for measuring liquid volume, used worldwide in beverage packaging, medicine, and science. A milliliter (mL) is a metric unit equal to one-thousandth of a liter, commonly used for measuring small liquid amounts in medicine, cooking, and laboratory work. This tool converts liters to milliliters for precise dosing, recipes, and scientific experiments.

Origin or History

The liter was introduced in France in 1795 and is now the global standard. The milliliter is derived from the liter and is used for small-scale measurements in science and medicine. Converting liters to milliliters is essential for pharmacists, scientists, and home cooks working with precise measurements.

Current Use

Liters are used globally for bottled drinks, large recipes, and scientific measurements. Milliliters are used for medicine dosages, small beverage bottles, and laboratory experiments. This converter is perfect for pharmacists, scientists, and anyone needing accurate liquid measurements for recipes or health.

Examples

  • How many milliliters in 2 liters of cough syrup? (Answer: 2000 mL)
  • Convert 1.5 liters of juice to milliliters for a party. (Answer: 1500 mL)
  • How much is 0.25 liters of medicine in milliliters? (Answer: 250 mL)
  • Recipe calls for 500 milliliters of milk—how many liters is that? (Answer: 0.5 L)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert liters to milliliters for recipes?
Multiply liters by 1000. Example: 0.6 L × 1000 = 600 mL for a soup recipe.
What is the easiest way to convert 1.25 liters to mL?
Use the formula mL = L × 1000. So 1.25 L = 1250 mL.
Is 1 liter exactly 1000 milliliters?
Yes. By definition in the metric system, 1 L = 1000 mL exactly.
How do I convert milliliters back to liters for lab work?
Divide mL by 1000. Example: 375 mL ÷ 1000 = 0.375 L.
What are common liters to milliliters conversions?
0.25 L = 250 mL, 0.5 L = 500 mL, 1 L = 1000 mL, 2 L = 2000 mL.