Litres to Cubic metres Converter
Enter litres to get cubic metres instantly. Works both ways.
How to convert litres to cubic metres
To convert litres to cubic metres, multiply by 0.001 (or divide by 1,000). For example, 5 litres × 0.001 = 0.005 cubic metres.
Need it the other way? Convert cubic metres to litres.
Litres to Cubic metres at a glance
- 1 litre = 0.001 cubic metres
- 5 litres = 0.005 cubic metres
- 10 litres = 0.01 cubic metres
- 50 litres = 0.05 cubic metres
- 100 litres = 0.1 cubic metres
- 1 cubic metre = 1,000 litres (the reverse)
Worked examples
25 litres × 0.001 = 0.025 cubic metres.
250 litres × 0.001 = 0.25 cubic metres.
1,500 litres × 0.001 = 1.5 cubic metres.
Converting back
To go from cubic metres back to litres, divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1,000). For example, 100 cubic metres ÷ 0.001 = 100,000 litres.
Using a rounded factor
For a quick estimate you can use 0.001 in place of 0.001. That is accurate to within about less than 0.1%, which is fine for rough checks but not for exact work.
Litres to cubic metres chart
| Litres | Cubic metres |
|---|---|
| 0.1 litres | 0.0001 cubic metres |
| 0.25 litres | 0.00025 cubic metres |
| 0.5 litres | 0.0005 cubic metres |
| 1 litres | 0.001 cubic metres |
| 2 litres | 0.002 cubic metres |
| 3 litres | 0.003 cubic metres |
| 4 litres | 0.004 cubic metres |
| 5 litres | 0.005 cubic metres |
| 6 litres | 0.006 cubic metres |
| 7 litres | 0.007 cubic metres |
| 8 litres | 0.008 cubic metres |
| 9 litres | 0.009 cubic metres |
| 10 litres | 0.01 cubic metres |
| 15 litres | 0.015 cubic metres |
| 20 litres | 0.02 cubic metres |
| 25 litres | 0.025 cubic metres |
| 30 litres | 0.03 cubic metres |
| 40 litres | 0.04 cubic metres |
| 50 litres | 0.05 cubic metres |
| 75 litres | 0.075 cubic metres |
| 100 litres | 0.1 cubic metres |
| 250 litres | 0.25 cubic metres |
| 500 litres | 0.5 cubic metres |
| 1,000 litres | 1 cubic metres |
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic metres are in one litre?
There are 0.001 cubic metres in one litre.
How do I convert litres to cubic metres?
Multiply the value in litres by 0.001.
How many litres are in one cubic metre?
There are 1,000 litres in one cubic metre.
What is 10 litres in cubic metres?
10 litres = 0.01 cubic metres.
How do I convert cubic metres back to litres?
Divide the value in cubic metres by 0.001, or multiply it by 1,000.
Can I use a rounded factor for litres to cubic metres?
For quick estimates, 0.001 is close (within about less than 0.1%). Use 0.001 when you need the full figure.