A milliliter (mL) is a metric unit of volume equal to one-thousandth of a liter. It is commonly used to measure liquids, such as medications, beverages, and household products like detergents, shampoos, and hand sanitizers. One milliliter is exactly equal to a cubic centimeter (cm3), which is another SI derived unit of volume. In terms of cubic meters, the base unit of volume in SI, 1 mL is equal to 0.000001 m3. The symbol for milliliter is "ml" or "mL".