milliliiters

Milliliters, often abbreviated as mL, are a unit of volume in the metric system. The prefix "milli" signifies one-thousandth, meaning that one milliliter is equal to one-thousandth of a liter. Therefore, 1000 milliliters make up one liter. This relationship makes milliliters a convenient subdivision of the liter for measuring smaller quantities of liquids.

Milliliters are widely used in various fields. In cooking and baking, recipes frequently call for ingredients to be measured in milliliters, especially in regions that use the metric system. They are also common in laboratories for precise measurements in scientific experiments, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry for dosages of medications. In everyday life, many common items like water bottles, soda cans, and medicine cups are labeled with their volume in milliliters. The unit is also frequently seen on measuring cups and beakers.