Online calculator to convert liters to cubic meters (L to m3) with formulas, examples, and tables. Our conversions provide a quick and easy way to convert between Volume units.
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Conversion Definitions
The following is a list of definitions relating to conversions between liters and cubic meters.
What is a liter (L)?
A liter is a unit of volume in the Metric System. The symbol for liter is L. There are 1,000 liters in a cubic meter. The International spelling for this unit is litre.
What is a cubic meter (m3)?
A cubic meter is a unit of volume in the Metric System. The symbol for cubic meter is m3. There are 0.001 cubic meters in a liter. The International spelling for this unit is cubic metre.
Conversion Formula
Let's take a closer look at the conversion formula so that you can do these conversions yourself with a calculator or with an old-fashioned pencil and paper.
The formula to convert from L to m3 is:
m3 = L ÷ 1,000
Conversion Example
Next, let's look at an example showing the work and calculations that are involved in converting from liters to cubic meters (L to m3).
Liter to Cubic Meter Conversion Example
Task: Convert 45,000 liters to cubic meters (show work) Formula: L ÷ 1,000 = m3 Calculations: 45,000 L ÷ 1,000 = 45 m3 Result: 45,000 L is equal to 45 m3
Conversion Table
For quick reference purposes, below is a conversion table that you can use to convert from L to m3.
Liters to Cubic Meters Conversion Chart
| liters (L) | cubic meters (m3) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.001 m3 |
| 2 L | 0.002 m3 |
| 3 L | 0.003 m3 |
| 4 L | 0.004 m3 |
| 5 L | 0.005 m3 |
| 6 L | 0.006 m3 |
| 7 L | 0.007 m3 |
| 8 L | 0.008 m3 |
| 9 L | 0.009 m3 |
| 10 L | 0.01 m3 |
| 20 L | 0.02 m3 |
| 30 L | 0.03 m3 |
| 40 L | 0.04 m3 |
| 50 L | 0.05 m3 |
| 75 L | 0.075 m3 |
| 100 L | 0.1 m3 |
| 250 L | 0.25 m3 |
| 500 L | 0.5 m3 |
| 750 L | 0.75 m3 |
| 1,000 L | 1 m3 |
| 2,500 L | 2.5 m3 |
| 5,000 L | 5 m3 |
| 7,500 L | 7.5 m3 |
| 10,000 L | 10 m3 |
| 25,000 L | 25 m3 |
| 50,000 L | 50 m3 |
| 75,000 L | 75 m3 |
| 100,000 L | 100 m3 |
| 250,000 L | 250 m3 |
Related Units
The following tables provide a summary of the Volume units (both Fluid Volume units and Cubic Volume units) within their respective measurement systems.
Fluid Volume Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| US teaspoons | US tsp | US Customary Units |
| US tablespoons | US tbsp | US Customary Units |
| US fluid ounces | US fl oz | US Customary Units |
| US cups | US cup | US Customary Units |
| US pints | US pt | US Customary Units |
| US quarts | US qt | US Customary Units |
| US gallons | US gal | US Customary Units |
| Imperial teaspoons | Imperial tsp | Imperial System |
| Imperial tablespoons | Imperial tbsp | Imperial System |
| Imperial fluid ounces | Imperial fl oz | Imperial System |
| Imperial pints | Imperial pt | Imperial System |
| Imperial quarts | Imperial qt | Imperial System |
| Imperial gallons | Imperial gal | Imperial System |
| nanoliters | nL | Metric System |
| microliters | μL | Metric System |
| milliliters | mL | Metric System |
| centiliters | cL | Metric System |
| deciliters | dL | Metric System |
| liters | L | Metric System |
| decaliters | daL | Metric System |
| hectoliters | hL | Metric System |
| kiloliters | kL | Metric System |
| megaliters | ML | Metric System |
Note: There is a difference between US Customary Units and the Imperial System for volume conversions. The US gallon contains 128 US fluid ounces, whereas the Imperial gallon contains 160 Imperial fluid ounces.
Cubic Volume Units
| Unit | Symbol | Measurement System |
|---|---|---|
| cubic inches | in3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic feet | ft3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic yards | yd3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic miles | mi3 | US Customary Units/Imperial System |
| cubic millimeters | mm3 | Metric System |
| cubic centimeters | cm3 | Metric System |
| cubic decimeters | dm3 | Metric System |
| cubic meters | m3 | Metric System |
| cubic decameter | dam3 | Metric System |
| cubic kilometer | km3 | Metric System |
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