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To convert from Cubic meter (m3) to Liter (l), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Cubic meter (m3) to Liter (l).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Cubic meter (m3) is equal to Liter (l).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Cubic meter (m3) to Liter (l):
| Cubic meters | Liters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 m3 | l |
| 0.001 m3 | l |
| 0.1 m3 | l |
| 1 m3 | l |
| 2 m3 | l |
| 3 m3 | l |
| 4 m3 | l |
| 5 m3 | l |
| 6 m3 | l |
| 7 m3 | l |
| 8 m3 | l |
| 9 m3 | l |
| 10 m3 | l |
| 20 m3 | l |
| 30 m3 | l |
| 40 m3 | l |
| 50 m3 | l |
| 100 m3 | l |
| 1000 m3 | l |
| 10000 m3 | l |
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A cubic meter (m3) is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to one thousand liters (1000 L).
It is the volume of a perfect cube with sides that are exactly one meter long. The plural form is cubic meters.
It can be challenging to visualize a cubic meter in your mind. Still, a few everyday examples help clarify the concept. One cubic meter is roughly the size of:
The cubic meter (m3) is the SI unit for volume — the global standard used in science, engineering, and international trade.
Because it's based on the meter (the SI unit of length), it fits neatly into a consistent measurement system.
This makes it practical for measuring large amounts — from the concrete for a building to the capacity of a shipping container.
The cubic meter has a direct and valuable relationship with mass.
For example, one cubic meter of pure water at its maximum density has a mass of almost exactly 1,000 kilograms (or one metric ton).
The unit is also used in specialized fields. When measuring stacked firewood, a cubic meter is often called a "stere."
While it's not an official SI unit, the stere is still commonly used in the forestry and timber industries.
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.