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To convert from Liter (l) to Milliliter (ml), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Liter (l) to Milliliter (ml).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Liter (l) is equal to Milliliter (ml).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Liter (l) to Milliliter (ml):
| Liters | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 l | ml |
| 0.001 l | ml |
| 0.1 l | ml |
| 1 l | ml |
| 2 l | ml |
| 3 l | ml |
| 4 l | ml |
| 5 l | ml |
| 6 l | ml |
| 7 l | ml |
| 8 l | ml |
| 9 l | ml |
| 10 l | ml |
| 20 l | ml |
| 30 l | ml |
| 40 l | ml |
| 50 l | ml |
| 100 l | ml |
| 1000 l | ml |
| 10000 l | ml |
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A liter (l) is a fundamental unit used to measure volume in the metric system.
In simple terms, it measures the amount of space a substance occupies, like the amount of soda in a bottle. The plural form is liters.
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 during the French Revolution.
It was created as part of a movement toward a more logical and universal system of measurement, which later evolved into the modern metric system.
Initially, the definition of a liter was based on the weight of one kilogram of pure water.
While the original definition was based on the mass of water, it was updated for greater precision and consistency.
Today, the official definition directly connects the liter to a unit of length, making it easier to understand.
So, how big is a liter?
A liter is officially defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (1 dm3).
This means a liter is the volume of a perfect cube with sides that are each 10 centimeters long (10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm).
The difference between "liter" and "litre" is simply a regional spelling choice—the volume they represent is precisely the same!
Both spellings are correct, and the one you use depends on where you are.
A milliliter (mL) is a unit of volume in the metric system.
It's equal to one-thousandth of a liter (0.001 L). The plural form is milliliters.
A milliliter is the same as one cubic centimeter (1 mL = 1 cm3).
This direct relationship makes converting between liquid volume and cubic measurements incredibly simple.
This is why vehicle engine sizes are often listed in both cubic centimeters (cc) and liters.
For example, a 1500 cc engine is the same as a 1.5-liter engine.
For most practical purposes, one milliliter of water at its densest has a mass of about one gram.
This simple one-to-one relationship makes the metric system very logical for science and cooking, where water is a common ingredient.
Although the official definition of the gram has been updated, this easy approximation remains widely used in many fields.
The milliliter (mL) is a key unit for measuring small amounts of liquid in many different fields.
You can find it everywhere, from kitchens to laboratories.