Ml to Litre Converter
Convert millilitres to litres (and back) instantly. 1 litre = 1000 ml. Enter any value and see the result live.
How ml to litre conversion works
A millilitre (ml) and a litre (L) are both metric units of volume. The litre is the larger unit, equal to exactly 1000 millilitres. One millilitre is also equal to one cubic centimetre (1 ml = 1 cc), which is why medicine syringes and recipes often use the two interchangeably.
Ml to litre conversion chart
Quick reference for common millilitre amounts converted to litres. Use the calculator above for any other value.
| Millilitres (ml) | Litres (L) |
|---|---|
| 100 ml | 0.1 L |
| 250 ml | 0.25 L |
| 500 ml | 0.5 L |
| 750 ml | 0.75 L |
| 1,000 ml | 1 L |
| 1,250 ml | 1.25 L |
| 1,500 ml | 1.5 L |
| 2,000 ml | 2 L |
| 2,500 ml | 2.5 L |
| 5,000 ml | 5 L |
Cooking equivalents
Handy for recipes that mix metric and cup measurements. These are approximate kitchen conversions — exact values vary slightly between US, UK and metric standards.
So 1 litre is roughly 4 cups, and 500 ml is about 2 cups.
There are about 67 tablespoons in a litre and 16 tablespoons in a cup.
3 teaspoons make 1 tablespoon. A 250 ml cup holds about 50 teaspoons.
Frequently asked questions
How many ml in a litre?
There are exactly 1000 millilitres (ml) in 1 litre (L). The litre is the larger metric unit of volume, defined as 1000 ml. So half a litre is 500 ml and a quarter litre is 250 ml.
How do you convert ml to litres?
Divide the number of millilitres by 1000. For example, 750 ml ÷ 1000 = 0.75 litre, and 2500 ml ÷ 1000 = 2.5 litres. To go the other way, multiply litres by 1000 to get millilitres.
Is 1 ml the same as 1 cc?
Yes. One millilitre (ml) equals one cubic centimetre (cc or cm³). They are interchangeable units of volume, which is why medical syringes and engine sizes sometimes use "cc" while recipes use "ml".
How many ml is a glass or cup of water?
A standard kitchen cup is about 240 ml, while a typical drinking glass holds roughly 200–250 ml. So 1 litre of water is about 4 cups or 4–5 glasses.
How many millilitres are in a 1.5 litre bottle?
A 1.5 litre bottle contains 1500 ml (1.5 × 1000). Likewise a 2 litre bottle holds 2000 ml and a 500 ml bottle is half a litre.