Convert Liters to Milliliters
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Converting Liters to Milliliters
Converting liters to milliliters is a fundamental metric conversion used in cooking, medicine, chemistry, and everyday measurements when more precise units are needed.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between liters and milliliters is straightforward: 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters. To convert a volume in liters to milliliters, multiply the liter value by 1,000.
Common Conversion Values
| Liters | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 0.001 | 1 |
| 0.01 | 10 |
| 0.1 | 100 |
| 1 | 1000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
Unit Definitions
Liters
The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to 1 cubic decimeter (dm³), 1,000 cubic centimeters (cm³), or 0.001 cubic meters (m³). It is commonly used for measuring liquids and gases.
Milliliters
The milliliter (symbol: mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter or one cubic centimeter (cm³). It is commonly used for measuring small volumes of liquids in cooking, medicine, and science.
Historical Context
Both the liter and milliliter were established as part of the metric system during the French Revolution. The prefix 'milli-' comes from the Latin word for thousand, reflecting the relationship of 1,000 milliliters to 1 liter.