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What is a Liter?
Volume Unit
Definition
A liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or approximately 0.264 US gallons.
Popular Liter Conversions
Most common conversions from Liters
History
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as a derivative of the meter. Originally defined as the volume of 1 kilogram of water, it was redefined in 1964 as exactly 1,000 cubic centimeters.
Common Uses
- Beverage containers and bottles
- Fuel economy measurements (L/100km)
- Engine displacement
- Cooking and recipe measurements
Fun Facts
A liter of water weighs exactly 1 kilogram
The human body contains about 5 liters of blood
A standard wine bottle is 750 milliliters
All Liter Conversions
Liters to Milliliters L → mL Liters to Cubic Meters L → m³ Liters to Cubic Centimeters L → cm³ Liters to US Gallons L → gal Liters to Imperial Gallons L → imp gal Liters to US Quarts L → qt Liters to US Pints L → pt Liters to US Cups L → cup Liters to US Fluid Ounces L → fl oz Liters to Tablespoons L → tbsp Liters to Teaspoons L → tsp Liters to Cubic Inches L → in³ Liters to Cubic Feet L → ft³