Liters to Cubic Meters

1 liter = 0.001 cubic meters. To convert liters (L) to cubic meters (m³), multiply by 0.001.

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How to convert liters to cubic meters

m³ = L × 0.001

Example: convert 8 liters to cubic meters.
8 L × 0.001 = 0.008 m³

The same relationship in reverse: 1 cubic meter = 1,000 liters, so you can also divide by 1,000. Need the other direction? Use the cubic meters to liters converter.

You will typically need this conversion for water bills, pools and concrete orders.

Liters to Cubic Meters conversion chart

Liters (L)Cubic Meters (m³)
1 L0.001 m³
2 L0.002 m³
3 L0.003 m³
4 L0.004 m³
5 L0.005 m³
6 L0.006 m³
7 L0.007 m³
8 L0.008 m³
9 L0.009 m³
10 L0.01 m³
15 L0.015 m³
20 L0.02 m³
25 L0.025 m³
30 L0.03 m³
40 L0.04 m³
50 L0.05 m³
75 L0.075 m³
100 L0.1 m³
250 L0.25 m³
500 L0.5 m³
1,000 L1 m³

Values rounded to 8 significant figures. The converter above shows up to 12.

About the units

Liter (L)

Exactly one cubic decimeter (1,000 cm³). Used for bottled drinks, fuel and engine size.

Cubic Meter (m³)

The SI unit of volume, equal to 1,000 liters. Used for water bills, concrete and shipping containers.

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic meters are in a liter?

1 liter = 0.001 cubic meters. Going the other way, 1 cubic meter = 1,000 liters.

How do I convert liters to cubic meters?

To convert liters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.001. The formula is m³ = L × 0.001.

What is 8 L in m³?

8 liters is 0.008 cubic meters (8 L × 0.001 = 0.008 m³).

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