1,000 milliliters (ml) equals 1 liter (l).

This conversion is simple to remember because the prefix “milli” means “one thousandth.” So, 1,000 milliliters is equal to one thousandth of a liter.
Here is a table of milliliter to liter conversions:
Milliliters (ml) | Liters (l) |
---|---|
1,000 | 1 |
500 | 0.5 |
250 | 0.25 |
100 | 0.1 |
50 | 0.05 |
25 | 0.025 |
10 | 0.01 |
5 | 0.005 |
1 | 0.001 |
Here are some examples of how to use this conversion:
- If you have a recipe that calls for 500 ml of milk, you can use 0.5 liters of milk instead.
- If you want to fill a 1 liter bottle with water, you will need to add 1,000 ml of water.
- If you are taking medication that is dosed in milliliters, you can use a syringe to measure out the correct dose.
Tips for converting milliliters to liters:
- Remember that 1,000 ml equals 1 l.
- If you are converting a number of milliliters that is not a multiple of 1,000, you can use a calculator to divide the number of milliliters by 1,000.
- You can also use a conversion chart to look up the equivalent liter value for a given number of milliliters.
Applications of milliliters and liters:
Milliliters and liters are used in a variety of applications, including:
- Cooking: Recipes often call for ingredients to be measured in milliliters or liters.
- Medicine: Medications are often dosed in milliliters.
- Science: Scientists use milliliters and liters to measure the volume of liquids and gases.
- Everyday life: We use milliliters and liters to measure the volume of liquids and gases in our everyday lives, such as when we measure the amount of milk in a carton or the amount of gasoline in a car’s gas tank.