Liter (L)
The liter is a unit of volume, used for beverage containers, fuel economy, engine displacement, and cooking. Its symbol is L.
L
gal
1 liter equals
| US Gallons | 0.264172 gal |
| Milliliters | 1,000 mL |
| US Cups | 4.22675 cup |
About the liter
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as a unit equal to one cubic decimeter. The original French spelling "litre" is still used in many countries.
In everyday use the liter appears in beverage containers, fuel economy, engine displacement, and cooking. As a point of reference: a standard water bottle holds about 0.5 liters.