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Liter (L)

Quantity: Volume · Category: Non-SI

The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. It is accepted for use with the SI and is the standard unit for liquids, engine displacement and everyday volumes.

Relation to SI

1 L = 1 dm³ = 0.001 m³ = 1000 cm³

Examples

  • A standard milk carton holds 1 liter.
  • A 2-liter bottle of soda contains 0.002 cubic metres of liquid.
  • Car engines are described by displacement in liters, e.g. a 2.0 L engine.