Convert Cubic Centimeters to Cubic Meters
1 cubic centimeter (cm³) equals 0.000001 cubic meters (m³).
1 cm³ = 0.000001 m³
Type in either box. Scientific notation works: 1.5e-3.
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How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Meter
- 1 cm³ = 0.000001 m³
- 1 m³ = 1000000 cm³
- Example: convert 15 cm³ to m³: 15 cm³ = 15 × 0.000001 m³ = 0.000015 m³
Formula
m³ = cm³ ÷ 1000000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 cm³ = (0.01 m)³ = 10⁻⁶ m³ = 1 mL
- 1 m³ = 1 m × 1 m × 1 m
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Cubic Centimeter definition: cubic centimeter; Cubic Meter definition: cubic meter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 10 cm³ converts to 0.00001 m³.
10 cm³ × 0.000001 = 0.00001 m³ - A value of 500 cm³ is 0.0005 m³.
500 cm³ × 0.000001 = 0.0005 m³
Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Meter conversion table
| Cubic Centimeters (cm³) | Cubic Meters (m³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm³ | 1 × 10⁻⁷ m³ |
| 0.5 cm³ | 5 × 10⁻⁷ m³ |
| 1 cm³ | 0.000001 m³ |
| 2 cm³ | 0.000002 m³ |
| 5 cm³ | 0.000005 m³ |
| 10 cm³ | 0.00001 m³ |
| 25 cm³ | 0.000025 m³ |
| 50 cm³ | 0.00005 m³ |
| 100 cm³ | 0.0001 m³ |
| 125 cm³ | 0.000125 m³ |
| 250 cm³ | 0.00025 m³ |
| 500 cm³ | 0.0005 m³ |
| 600 cm³ | 0.0006 m³ |
| 1000 cm³ | 0.001 m³ |
| 1500 cm³ | 0.0015 m³ |
| 2000 cm³ | 0.002 m³ |
| 5000 cm³ | 0.005 m³ |
Where it's used
Cubic Centimeters are used for engine displacement (e.g. 125 cc, 1600 cc), while cubic meters appear in water and gas metering. Both measure volume (capacity), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Cubic Centimeter to other volume units
| Conversion | 1 cm³ equals |
|---|---|
| cubic centimeter to cubic meter | 0.000001 m³ |
| cubic centimeter to liter | 0.001 L |
| cubic centimeter to milliliter | 1 mL |
| cubic centimeter to cubic foot | 0.00003531466672 ft³ |
| cubic centimeter to cubic inch | 0.06102374409 in³ |
| cubic centimeter to US gallon | 0.0002641720524 gal (US) |
| cubic centimeter to imperial gallon | 0.0002199692483 gal (imp) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic meters are in 1 cubic centimeter?
1 cm³ = 0.000001 m³.
How do I convert cubic centimeters to cubic meters?
Multiply the value in cm³ by 0.000001, or divide it by 1000000. For example, 15 cm³ × 0.000001 = 0.000015 m³.
Is the cm³ to m³ conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 cm³ is exactly 0.000001 m³.
Sources
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 2 with SI prefix centi.
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 2, coherent derived units.
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