Convert Cubic Centimeter to Liter

One cm³ equals 0.001 L. This converter allows you to easily convert between Cubic Centimeter and Liter in real time.

Formula

cm³ × 0.001 = L

Example: 1 cm³ = 0.001 L

What is Cubic Centimeter?

The cubic centimeter is the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter, numerically equal to one milliliter. It is commonly abbreviated as "cc" and used to express engine displacement in automobiles and motorcycles (for example, "a 1500 cc engine"). In medicine, syringe volumes are sometimes labeled in cubic centimeters. In laboratory science, the cubic centimeter is used for measuring the volumes of solid samples and liquids in graduated cylinders.

What is Liter?

The liter is a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters or one cubic decimeter. It was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The liter is one of the most widely used volume units in everyday life, appearing on beverage containers, fuel pumps, and cooking recipes around the world. In most countries, gasoline is sold by the liter, and engine displacement in automobiles is also expressed in liters.