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liter

L exact

1 L = 0.001 m^3 exactly.

Definition

Dimension
Volume
Symbols
L, l
System
SI
Base factor
×0.001
Exactness
exact

Follows from an SI or definitional identity — no material assumption.

Also known as

litreliterslitresltrlt

Sources

Common conversions

for 1 L
milliliter1,000mL exact
cubic meter0.001 exact
US gallon0.264172US gal exact
imperial gallon0.219969imp gal exact
barrel0.00628981bbl exact
cubic foot0.0353147ft³ exact
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