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Liter to Cubic meter Converter
Use this page to convert liter values into cubic meter, with background details, formulas, a worked example, and a quick conversion table.
Conversion formula
1 L = 0.001 cu m
1 cu m = 1,000 L
Example: 8 L = 0.008 cu m
Liter
A liter is equal to one cubic decimeter.
History: The liter became standard for practical metric volume measurement.
Current use: Liters are used for beverages, fuel references, and storage capacities.
Also written as L, l, ltr, liters, litre, litres.
Cubic meter
A cubic meter is the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History: It follows directly from the meter as an SI-derived unit.
Current use: Cubic meters are used in utilities, construction materials, and bulk storage.
Also written as cu m, m3, cbm, cubic meters, cubic metre, cubic metres.
Liter to Cubic meter table
| Liter [L] | Cubic meter [cu m] |
|---|
| 0.01 L | 0.00001 cu m |
| 0.1 L | 0.0001 cu m |
| 1 L | 0.001 cu m |
| 2 L | 0.002 cu m |
| 5 L | 0.005 cu m |
| 10 L | 0.01 cu m |
| 20 L | 0.02 cu m |
| 50 L | 0.05 cu m |
| 100 L | 0.1 cu m |
Frequently asked questions
How many Cubic meter (cu m) are in one Liter (L)?
One Liter equals 0.001 Cubic meter.
How do you convert Liter to Cubic meter?
Multiply the Liter value by 0.001 to get the result in Cubic meter.
How do you convert Cubic meter back to Liter?
Multiply the Cubic meter value by 1,000 to get back to Liter.
What is 8 Liter in Cubic meter?
8 Liter equals 0.008 Cubic meter.