UnitConLiters to Milliliters Converter
Convert liters to milliliters for lab measurements, recipe scaling, and precise liquid dispensing. This decimal metric conversion is exact and among the most common in cooking and chemistry.
Formula
Multiply liters by 1000 to get milliliters. To reverse, divide milliliters by 1000 to get liters.
Quick reference
| Liter (L) | Milliliter (mL) |
|---|---|
| 0.25 | 250 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 0.75 | 750 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 1.5 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 2.5 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 3,000 |
| 4 | 4,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
About these units
Liter
The liter was defined in 1795 as the volume of one cubic decimeter of water. Its relationship to the milliliter (1 liter = 1000 mL) is exact and makes it straightforward to scale liquid quantities.
Milliliter
The milliliter (one thousandth of a liter) is the practical everyday unit for small liquid volumes. It equals exactly one cubic centimeter, linking volume measurement directly to length measurement in the metric system.
Frequently asked questions
1.5 × 1000 = 1500 mL.
750 ÷ 1000 = 0.75 L — a standard wine bottle.
Exactly 2000 mL, since 1 liter equals exactly 1000 milliliters by definition.