Definition of LiterLiter: A metric measure of capacity that is equal to the volume of 1 kilogram of water at 4' Celsius and at standard atmospheric pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury. There are 1,000 cubic centimeters, or 1 cubic decimeter, in 1 liter. A liter is a little more than 1 quart (1.057 US liquid quarts). Abbreviated L or l. Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionaryhttp://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12127 Last Editorial Review: 3/19/2012
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