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Both L and l (upper- and lowercase letter L) are correct symbols for the liter, but the uppercase version is preferred to avoid confusion with the digit 1. A script small L is occasionally seen but is not correct.

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Q: Why do you capitalize the letter 'L' when abbreviating liter?
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Abbreviation for Liter?

Originally, the only symbol for the liter was l (lowercase letter L), following the SI convention that only those unit symbols that abbreviate the name of a person start with a capital letter.


What is the symbol of liter?

The symbol of a liter is: LThe letter L; usually in the upper case to distinguish between l and 1.


Why liters abbreviated as L?

Because 'L' is the first letter of the word "liter" when properly spelled. Therefor, when you see the letter 'L', it reminds you of the word 'liter', much more than it reminds you of the words 'gallon', 'meter', or 'week'.


Why are liters called L?

Because 'L' is the initial (the first letter) of the word 'liter', so when you read 'L', it's quite easy for your brain to quickly realize that the 'L' is there in place of the word 'liter'. At least, more quickly than if the letter were a 'D' or a 'Q'.


What is a unit of measurement for volume beginning with the letter L?

Liter (L) is a unit of measurement for volume.


Do you capitalize l?

Yes


Why is the L in lieter capitlized?

It is Litre, (or Liter if you are american) not lieter. The L is capitalised (not capitlized - your spelling is awful!) to avoid confusion between the letter l and the number 1.


Is the abbreviation of 'liter' l or L?

L


39 cL into L?

78.9 L 1 liter = 100 centiliters 1 centiliter = 0.01 liter


What is a micro liter symbol?

A greek lower case letter, Mu. It is shaped as such: μ along with an l for litre


What is the standard abbreviation of liter?

i think its lt NO it is not 'lt' it's 'L' ^^^


Which is more a liter or a cup?

liter 1 liter = 4.22 cups 1 cup = 0.23 L 1 L = 4 metric cups