Convert cubic centimeter to liter
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How to Convert Cubic centimeter to Liter
Converting cubic centimeter to liter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
L = cm³ ÷ 1000Reverse conversion: Convert liter to cubic centimeter
Comparison: Cubic-centimeter vs Liter
When to Use Each Unit
Cubic-centimeter: Standard for engine displacement, medical injections, small volume measurements, and scientific applications.
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 cm³ = 1 mL exactly
- 1000 cm³ = 1 L
- 1 cm³ ≈ 0.061 in³
- 16.39 cm³ = 1 in³
About Cubic
Definition: The cubic centimeter (symbol: cm³) is a metric unit equal to one milliliter. Represents a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History: Natural derivation from centimeter length unit. Widely adopted in medical and automotive fields for displacement measurements.
Current Use: Standard for engine displacement, medical injections, small volume measurements, and scientific applications.
Examples: Car engines: 1000-6000cm³, medical syringes: 1-60cm³, small containers: 5-500cm³
About Liter
Definition: The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density.
History: Introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as one cubic decimeter, redefined multiple times for precision.
Current Use: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Examples: Beverage bottles: 0.5-2L, car fuel tank: 40-80L, swimming pool: 20,000-100,000L, cooking recipes: 0.1-2L