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The conversion from Liters to Milliliters is the foundation of the metric system's simplicity, yet it remains a common hurdle in the kitchen or when administering medication. While the math is a simple shift of the decimal point, verifying the result is crucial to avoid under or overdosing ingredients.

This tool performs the exact calculation and provides context by estimating kitchen equivalents (Teaspoons and Tablespoons), bridging the gap between scientific precision and culinary practicality.

Formulas

The prefix "Milli" means one thousandth ($1/1000$). Therefore, to convert liters to milliliters, multiply by 1000.

V_mL = V_L × 1000

Kitchen Approximations used:

1 tsp ≈ 5 mL
1 tbsp ≈ 15 mL

Reference Data

Liters (L)	Milliliters (mL)	Approx. Kitchen Unit
0.005	5	1 tsp
0.015	15	1 tbsp
0.24	240	1 Cup (US)
0.5	500	2 Cups
1.0	1000	1 Liter Carafe

Frequently Asked Questions

Move the decimal point three places to the right. For example, 1.5 L becomes 1500 mL. If the number is 0.05 L, moving it three places gives 50 mL.

No. Kitchen spoons vary by manufacturer and region (e.g., Australian tablespoons are 20mL, while standard metric is 15mL). Use these equivalents for cooking, but never for medication.

It accepts standard floating-point decimals. You can calculate values as small as 0.001 L (1 mL) or even smaller for chemistry homework.