Cubic Meters to Liters converter

1 cubic metre (m³) equals 1,000 litres. 1 L = 0.001 m³.

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How to convert cubic metres to litres

L = m³ × 1,000

Example: 5 m³ × 1,000 = 5,000 L

Cubic Meters to Liters table

Cubic Meters (m³)Liters (L)
0.5 m³500 L
1 m³1,000 L
2 m³2,000 L
3 m³3,000 L
4 m³4,000 L
5 m³5,000 L
6 m³6,000 L
7 m³7,000 L
8 m³8,000 L
9 m³9,000 L
10 m³10,000 L
15 m³15,000 L
20 m³20,000 L
25 m³25,000 L
30 m³30,000 L
40 m³40,000 L
50 m³50,000 L
75 m³75,000 L
100 m³100,000 L
250 m³250,000 L
500 m³500,000 L
1,000 m³1,000,000 L

About these units

Cubic Meters (m³): A cubic metre is 1,000 litres. Water bills, concrete and shipping volumes are measured in m³.

Liters (L): A litre is 1,000 cm³ (one cubic decimetre). Drinks, fuel and liquids are sold in litres in most countries.

Frequently asked questions

How many litres are in 1 cubic metre?

1 cubic metre (m³) equals 1,000 litres.

How do I convert m³ to L?

Multiply the value in cubic metres by 1,000. For example, 5 m³ × 1,000 = 5,000 L.

How do I convert litres back to cubic metres?

Multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000). 1 L = 0.001 m³.

What is a cubic metre?

A cubic metre is 1,000 litres. Water bills, concrete and shipping volumes are measured in m³.

Conversion factors come from exact international definitions (NIST SP 811, BIPM) where they exist. Results show up to 10 significant digits. Need every volume unit at once? Use the Volume Converter.