Convert Milliliters to Liters
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Converting Milliliters to Liters
Converting milliliters to liters is a basic metric conversion used in cooking, medicine, chemistry, and everyday measurements when working with different scales of volume.
Mathematical Relationship
The mathematical relation between milliliters and liters is straightforward: 1 liter = 1,000 milliliters. To convert a volume in milliliters to liters, divide the milliliter value by 1,000.
Common Conversion Values
| Milliliters | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 |
| 10 | 0.01 |
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 1000 | 1 |
| 10000 | 10 |
Unit Definitions
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.
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.
Historical Context
Both the milliliter and liter 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.