Convert cubic meter to liter

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Result: 25 cubic meters (m³) = 25000 liters (l)
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25000 liters

How to Convert Cubic meter to Liter

Converting cubic meter to liter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.

Conversion Formula

L = m³ × 1000

Reverse conversion: Convert liter to cubic meter

Comparison: Cubic-meter vs Liter

When to Use Each Unit

Cubic-meter: Used for measuring room volumes, construction materials, water consumption, natural gas, and large-scale liquid storage.

Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.

Common Conversion Values

  • 1 m³ = 1000 L
  • 1 m³ ≈ 35.31 ft³
  • 1 m³ ≈ 264.17 US gal
  • 1 m³ ≈ 6.29 oil barrels

About Cubic

Definition: The cubic meter (symbol: m³) is the SI unit of volume, equal to 1000 liters. Represents a cube with sides of one meter.

History: Fundamental unit derived from the meter when the metric system was established. Standard for large volume measurements.

Current Use: Used for measuring room volumes, construction materials, water consumption, natural gas, and large-scale liquid storage.

Examples: Room volume: 30-100m³, shipping container: 33-76m³, water usage: 10-20m³/month, concrete: measured in m³

About Liter

Definition: The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density.

History: Introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as one cubic decimeter, redefined multiple times for precision.

Current Use: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.

Examples: Beverage bottles: 0.5-2L, car fuel tank: 40-80L, swimming pool: 20,000-100,000L, cooking recipes: 0.1-2L

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