Question 416266: I am taking my nursing entrance exam in two weeks. I have many issues with converting mL to L. I cannot really think of a question. Found 3 solutions by Tatiana_Stebko, MathLover1, ewatrrr:Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) (Show Source):
also, take note of the following!
so keep in mind the following principle when converting...
example:
for instance you have and you want to convert it to , then
the labels "" will cancel out because they would just equal to ,
Therefore
When converting to , keep in mind the same principle.
since 1L=1000ml, you just multiply the number of liters by ....or this way
for example you have and you want to convert it to
*cancel out the and you are again left with just
therefore,
Hi
Think the problem people have is that many calculators only convert Liters to cm^3.
As 1ml = 1cm^3, one can use those calculators for ml conversions as well.
As to a Liter relating to cm^3 or mm^3 ... which You may encounter.
1 Liter = 1000 cm^3 by definition of a Liter (noting again 1ml = 1cm^3)
for ex.
2000. cm^3/1000 = 2L Note: can be found by moving deciaml point 'back' 3
1cm = 10mm, which is to say: each cm^3 = 1000mm^3
which in turn says: 1 Liter = 1,000,000 mm^3
Example:
2000mm^3/1,000,000 = .002L
Note: Conversion using this division Can be found by moving decimal point 'back'6 ..
2000. mm^3 'decimal point' back six places gives us the .002L
254mm^3 = .000254 L
