Milliliters to Liters Converter

Convert milliliters to liters (mL to L) instantly. Enter a value to see the result, the formula and a conversion chart. Need the opposite? Use the Liters to Milliliters converter.

500 mL =
0.5 L
Teaspoons
101.44 tsp
Tablespoons
33.814 tbsp
Fluid Ounces
16.907 fl oz
Cups
2.1134 cup
Pints
1.0567 pt
Quarts
0.528344 qt
Gallons
0.132086 gal
How it was calculated
  1. Multiply by 0.001: 500 × 0.001 = 0.5 L

How to convert milliliters to liters

One milliliter equals 0.001 liters. To convert, multiply the number of milliliters by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000):

liters = milliliters × 0.001 liters = milliliters ÷ 1,000

Mental-math shortcut: Divide milliliters by 1,000: 500 mL = 0.5 L.

Example

Convert 500 milliliters to liters: 500 mL × 0.001 = 0.5 L.

Milliliters to Liters conversion chart

Milliliters (mL)Liters (L)
10.001
50.005
100.01
500.05
1000.1
2500.25
3300.33
3550.355
5000.5
7500.75
1,0001
1,5001.5
2,0002
5,0005

What is a milliliter?

A milliliter (mL) is one thousandth of a liter — the same volume as one cubic centimeter (cc). Milliliters are used for drinks, medicine doses, cosmetics and recipes. A US teaspoon holds about 4.93 mL.

What is a liter?

A liter (L) is 1,000 milliliters, the volume of a cube 10 cm on each side. Liters are used for drinks, fuel and engine size around the world. One liter is about 1.057 US quarts, a little more than a quart.

Converting the other way? Use the Liters to Milliliters converter.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters is one milliliter?

One milliliter is 0.001 liters.

How do I convert milliliters to liters?

Multiply the value in milliliters by 0.001. For example, 500 mL × 0.001 = 0.5 L.

What is 750 mL in liters?

750 mL is 0.75 liters.

How do I convert liters to milliliters?

Multiply liters by 1,000 (or divide by 0.001). You can also use our Liters to Milliliters converter.

Conversions use the internationally agreed definitions of each unit (for example, 1 inch = 2.54 cm exactly) and are rounded for display. Volume converters use US customary units unless stated otherwise.

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