Is 1 litre the same as 1000 ml?

Liters and milliliters are metric units of volume which are used to measure the capacity of a liquid. The capacity of a liquid can be measured in milliliters, centiliters, liters and kiloliters. Though all these units represent the same quantity, their values differ. In this page, we will find the relation between liters and milliliters and the conversion between these units.

1. What is Liter?
2. What is Milliliter?
3. How to Convert Liters to Milliliters?
4. Solved Examples on Liters to Milliliters
5. Practice Questions on Liters to Milliliters
6. FAQs on Liters to Milliters

What is Liter?

Liter is a basic metric unit which is used to measure the capacity of liquids and is equal to one cubic decimeter (1 liter = 1 dm³). A liter is denoted with the letter 'l' or L. The water pitcher in the following figure shows that it has a capacity of 1 liter.

Is 1 litre the same as 1000 ml?

What is Milliliter?

A milliliter is a smaller metric unit that represents the volume or the capacity of a liquid. It is used to measure a smaller quantity of liquid and is equal to a thousandth of a liter (1 liter = 1000 milliliters). A milliliter is denoted with an abbreviation - ml or mL. Observe the following figure which shows 1000 ml of water. Note that it is the same quantity as shown in the previous figure (1 liter) which is now expressed in milliliters.

Is 1 litre the same as 1000 ml?

How to Convert Liters to Milliliters?

We know that 1 litre = 1000 ml, hence, the conversion factor that is used to convert liters to millilters is 1000. 

  • To convert liters to milliliters, we multiply the given quantity by 1000. For example, let us convert 6 liters to milliliters. So, 6 × 1000 = 6000 ml. Therefore, 6 liters = 6000 milliliters.
  • However, it should be noted that to convert milliliters to liters, we divide the given quantity by 1000. For example, let us convert 7000 milliliters to liters. So, 7000 ÷ 1000 = 7 liters. Therefore, 7000 milliliters = 7 liters.

Is 1 litre the same as 1000 ml?

Important Notes

  • Unit conversion is an important part of measurement and units are converted using the correct conversion factor of the quantity.
  • 1 liter is equal to 1000 milliliters, 0.264 gallon, 1.0566 quarts, 2.1133 pint and 1 kilogram

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Is 1 L the Same as 750 ml?

No, 1L = 1000 ml and 750 ml = 0.75 l.

Is 1 L the Same as 1000 mL?

Yes, 1 L = 1000 ml. Though both litres (l) and milliliters (ml) represent the same quantity, their values differ.

What is 1 Liter of water in ml?

1 Liter of water is equal to 1000 ml of water.

What is a Liter?

A liter is a basic metric unit which is used to measure the capacity of liquids and is equal to one cubic decimeter. It is denoted with an abbreviation l or L. It is slightly more than a quart.

What is a Milliliter?

A milliliter is a smaller metric unit that represents the volume or the capacity of a liquid. It is used to measure a smaller quantity of liquid and is equal to a thousandth of a liter. It is denoted with an abbreviation ml or mL.

How do you Convert Liters to Milliliters?

To convert liters to milliliters, we multiply the given value by 1000 because 1 liter = 1000 ml. For example, to convert 5 liters to milliliters, 5 × 1000 = 5000 ml.

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How many ml in 1 liter? The answer is 1000.
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The SI derived unit for volume is the cubic meter.
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›› Quick conversion chart of ml to liter

1 ml to liter = 0.001 liter

10 ml to liter = 0.01 liter

50 ml to liter = 0.05 liter

100 ml to liter = 0.1 liter

200 ml to liter = 0.2 liter

500 ml to liter = 0.5 liter

1000 ml to liter = 1 liter



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›› Definition: Millilitre

The millilitre (ml or mL, also spelled milliliter) is a metric unit of volume that is equal to one thousandth of a litre. It is a non-SI unit accepted for use with the International Systems of Units (SI). It is exactly equivalent to 1 cubic centimetre (cm³, or, non-standard, cc).


›› Definition: Litre

The litre (spelled liter in American English and German) is a metric unit of volume. The litre is not an SI unit, but (along with units such as hours and days) is listed as one of the "units outside the SI that are accepted for use with the SI." The SI unit of volume is the cubic metre (m³).


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What is bigger 1 liter or 1000 ml?

Defining Milliliter For a larger quantity of liquid, you can use liters. 1 liter = 1000 milliliters or 1 ml = 0.001 l.

How many ml is 1ltr?

Similarly, both litres and millilitres represent the volume but the value of 1 litre is equal to 1000 millilitres (1 L = 1000 mL).