Milliliters to Liters Converter
Convert milliliters to liters — divide by 1,000. Results update as you type; exact factors shown.
One milliliter is 0.001 liters — see the exact factor, not a rounded rule of thumb.
How the milliliters to liters converter works
Volumes convert through the liter (exactly 1 dm³). The US gallon is exactly 3.785411784 L (231 cubic inches); the imperial gallon is exactly 4.54609 L. A US fluid ounce is 29.5735 mL, an imperial fluid ounce 28.4131 mL; a US pint is 16 US fl oz, an imperial pint 20 imperial fl oz.
The US uses customary units (US gallon, short ton, °F) in daily life; NIST SP 811 gives the exact SI factors.
Common volume conversions
| From | To | Units |
|---|---|---|
| 50 mL | 0.05 L | milliliters to liters |
| 100 mL | 0.1 L | milliliters to liters |
| 250 mL | 0.25 L | milliliters to liters |
| 330 mL | 0.33 L | milliliters to liters |
| 500 mL | 0.5 L | milliliters to liters |
| 750 mL | 0.75 L | milliliters to liters |
| 1,000 mL | 1 L | milliliters to liters |
| 1,500 mL | 1.5 L | milliliters to liters |
| 2,000 mL | 2 L | milliliters to liters |
| 3,000 mL | 3 L | milliliters to liters |
| 5,000 mL | 5 L | milliliters to liters |
| 10,000 mL | 10 L | milliliters to liters |
Units in this converter and their exact factors
| Unit | Symbol | One unit in liters |
|---|---|---|
| milliliter | mL | 0.001 liter |
| liter | L | 1 liter |
| cubic meter | m³ | 1,000 liter |
| teaspoon (metric) | tsp | 0.005 liter |
| tablespoon (metric) | tbsp | 0.015 liter |
| cup (metric) | cup | 0.25 liter |
| US fluid ounce | US fl oz | 0.0295735296 liter |
| US cup | US cup | 0.2365882365 liter |
| US pint | US pt | 0.473176473 liter |
| US gallon | US gal | 3.785411784 liter |
| imperial fluid ounce | imp fl oz | 0.0284130625 liter |
| imperial pint | imp pt | 0.56826125 liter |
| imperial gallon | imp gal | 4.54609 liter |
| cubic foot | ft³ | 28.316846592 liter |
FAQFrequently asked questions about volume conversion
How many ml in a liter?
Exactly 1,000.
What is 500 ml in liters?
0.5 L — half a liter.
What is a standard wine bottle?
750 ml, which is 0.75 L.
What is a can of soft drink?
330 ml in most of the world, 375 ml in Australia, 355 ml (12 fl oz) in the US.
How do I convert ml to liters?
Move the decimal point three places left.
Where these figures come from
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure, 9th edition) — definitions of the base and derived units.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units — the exact conversion factors used here.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — United States's national measurement authority.
Last checked: September 2026. Conversion factors are fixed by definition and do not change with tax years or regulations.