What is 1 liter?

A liter is a unit of volume in the metric system.

  • It is defined as the volume of 1 kilogram of water at its maximum density, which is approximately 4 degrees Celsius. While the official definition is based on the cubic decimeter, it's essentially equivalent to a <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/cubic%20decimeter">cubic decimeter</a>.

  • 1 liter (L) is equal to 1000 milliliters (mL).

  • It's also equal to 0.001 <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/cubic%20meter">cubic meters</a> (m³).

  • In terms of U.S. customary units, 1 liter is approximately equal to 0.264 U.S. gallons, or 1.057 U.S. quarts.

  • Liters are commonly used to measure the volume of liquids, such as water, milk, juice, and gasoline. You'll find it on many product labels and in recipes.