Cubic Meters to Liters Converter
Useful for water usage, tank and pool volumes, and gas meter readings.
1 m³ = 1,000 L
liters
1 m³ = 1,000 L
How to convert cubic meters to liters
Multiply the number of cubic meters by 1,000.
Formula
L = m³ × 1,000
Examples
- 0.25 m³ × 1,000 = 250 L
- 1 m³ × 1,000 = 1,000 L
- 50 m³ × 1,000 = 50,000 L
Cubic meters to liters conversion table
| Cubic meters (m³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 1 |
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.05 | 50 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 0.25 | 250 |
| 0.5 | 500 |
| 1 | 1,000 |
| 1.5 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 2,000 |
| 5 | 5,000 |
| 10 | 10,000 |
| 25 | 25,000 |
| 50 | 50,000 |
| 100 | 100,000 |
Values rounded to 4 decimal places or 4 significant digits.
About cubic meters
A cubic meter equals 1,000 liters. Water bills, concrete, gas usage and shipping volumes are commonly measured in cubic meters.
About liters
A liter is the volume of a cube 10 cm on each side (one cubic decimeter). It is not an SI unit, but it is accepted for use with SI and is the everyday unit for drinks and fuel almost everywhere.
Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in one cubic meter?
One cubic meter equals 1,000 liters.
How do I convert cubic meters to liters?
Multiply the number of cubic meters by 1,000. For example: 1 m³ × 1,000 = 1,000 L.
How many cubic meters are in one liter?
One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters.
Is the m³ to L conversion exact?
Yes. The factor follows directly from the official definitions of both units, so the only rounding is in how many decimals are displayed.