Cubic Metres to Litres Converter
Type a value in cubic metres to see it in litres. It works both ways: type in the litres box to convert back.
Formula
To convert cubic metres to litres, multiply by 1,000.
1 m³ = 1,000 L and 1 L = 0.001 m³.
Cubic metres to litres table
| Cubic metres | Litres |
|---|---|
| 0.5 m³ | 500 L |
| 1 m³ | 1,000 L |
| 2 m³ | 2,000 L |
| 5 m³ | 5,000 L |
| 10 m³ | 10,000 L |
| 20 m³ | 20,000 L |
| 50 m³ | 50,000 L |
| 100 m³ | 100,000 L |
Worked examples
1 m³ in litres
1 m³
1,000 L
1 × 1,000 = 1,000
10 m³ in litres
10 m³
10,000 L
10 × 1,000 = 10,000
50 m³ in litres
50 m³
50,000 L
50 × 1,000 = 50,000
About Cubic Metres to Litres Converter
This converter turns cubic metres into litres as you type, and works the other way too: type in the litres box to convert back. To convert cubic metres to litres, multiply by 1,000. For example, 1 m³ is 1,000 L, and 10 m³ is 10,000 L.
Volume conversions are easy to get wrong because UK and US gallons, pints and fluid ounces are different sizes. Each page here says which system it uses. Both units have exact definitions, so the converter gives an exact result, rounded only for display. Use the table below for common values, or set the decimal places to round the answer for a form or a label.
How to use Cubic Metres to Litres Converter
- Type the amount in cubic metres in the first box.
- Read the answer in litres in the second box and in the result line below.
- To convert the other way, type in the litres box instead, or use the swap button to open the litres to cubic metres page.
- Choose a number of decimal places if you need a rounded figure, then copy the result line.
Common uses
- Converting fuel, paint or liquid quantities
- Following a recipe from another country
- Working out a drink size or a bottle size
- Comparing fuel economy or tank sizes
Frequently asked questions
How many litres are in one cubic metre?
There are 1,000 litres in one cubic metre. This figure is exact, because both units have fixed definitions.
How do I convert cubic metres to litres?
To convert cubic metres to litres, multiply by 1,000. For example, 50 m³ is 50,000 L.
How do I convert litres to cubic metres?
Going the other way, divide by 1,000 (the same as multiplying by 0.001). The litres to cubic metres converter does this for you.
What is 10 m³ in litres?
10 m³ is 10,000 L.
Why are UK and US gallons different?
The UK redefined its gallon in 1824 as the volume of 10 pounds of water, about 4.546 litres. The US kept an older wine gallon of 231 cubic inches, about 3.785 litres. Pints and fluid ounces differ for the same reason.