Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Milliliters (mL) are units used to measure volume, particularly for liquids and small quantities. One milliliter is equal to one-thousandth of a liter.
Related terms
Liters: Liters are a larger unit of volume commonly used for measuring larger quantities of liquids.
Fluid ounces: Fluid ounces (fl oz) are another unit of volume primarily used in the United States and some other countries.
Cubic centimeters: Cubic centimeters (cm³) are often used to measure the volume of solid objects.