Convert milliliter to liter
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How to Convert Milliliter to Liter
Converting milliliter to liter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
L = mL ÷ 1000Reverse conversion: Convert liter to milliliter
Comparison: Milliliter vs Liter
When to Use Each Unit
Milliliter: Standard for medical dosages, laboratory measurements, cooking ingredients, and small volume applications worldwide.
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 mL = 1 cm³
- 1000 mL = 1 L
- 1 mL ≈ 0.034 fl oz
- 5 mL = 1 tsp (approx)
About Milliliter
Definition: The milliliter (symbol: mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter or one cubic centimeter.
History: Derived from the liter when metric prefixes were standardized. Became essential for medical dosing and precision measurements.
Current Use: Standard for medical dosages, laboratory measurements, cooking ingredients, and small volume applications worldwide.
Examples: Medicine doses: 5-30mL, perfume bottles: 50-100mL, laboratory samples: 1-50mL, cooking spices: 1-15mL
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