Quantitative Concept
liter
li·ter [ lee-ter ]
Definitions related to liter:
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A measure of volume for a liquid, using the metric system. One L is equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (cc), 1,000 milliliters (mm), or 1.0567 quarts (qt).NCI Dictionary of Cancer TermsU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The non-SI unit of volume accepted for use with the SI. One liter is equal to cubic decimeter, or one thousandth of cubic meter, or 1000 cubic centimeters, or approximately 61.023 744 cubic inches.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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