Liter(L)
The liter is a metric volume unit equal to one cubic decimeter and 0.001 cubic meter.
Reviewed
- Symbol
- L
- Quantity
- Volume
- Measurement system
- SI
- SI classification
- Non-SI unit accepted for use with SI
- Reference unit
- Cubic meter
- Exact relationship
- 1 L = 0.001 m³ exactly
Visualizing liter
What the liter is
The liter is an everyday volume unit used around the world for drinks, recipes, laboratory work, and general liquid measurements.