Litres to Cubic metres Converter
Convert litre to cubic metre instantly. Type a value below — the result updates as you type.
When you need to convert litre to cubic metre
Volume conversions show up most in the kitchen and at the pump — scaling a recipe written for another country, dosing a liquid, or comparing fuel and drink sizes between metric and US/UK measures.
Typical values: 0.5 L is about 0.0005 m³, and 100 L works out to roughly 0.1 m³. Because the ratio is fixed at 0.001, you can scale any amount linearly — doubling the litres doubles the cubic metres.
US and UK 'cups', 'pints' and 'gallons' differ, so always check which system a recipe or label uses before converting.
How to convert litre to cubic metre
One litre equals 0.001 cubic metres. To convert, multiply the number of litres by 0.001:
cubic metres = litres × 0.001
For example, 10 litres × 0.001 = 0.01 cubic metres.
Litres to cubic metres conversion table
| Volume (L) | Cubic metres (m³) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 0.001 m³ |
| 2 L | 0.002 m³ |
| 3 L | 0.003 m³ |
| 5 L | 0.005 m³ |
| 10 L | 0.01 m³ |
| 20 L | 0.02 m³ |
| 50 L | 0.05 m³ |
| 100 L | 0.1 m³ |
FAQ
How many cubic metres are in a litre?
One litre = 0.001 cubic metres.
How do I convert cubic metres back to litres?
Divide by 0.001, or use the cubic metres to litres converter.