Convert Cubic Centimeters to Liters
1 cubic centimeter (cm³) equals 0.001 liters (L).
1 cm³ = 0.001 L
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How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Liter
- 1 cm³ = 0.001 L
- 1 L = 1000 cm³
- Example: convert 15 cm³ to L: 15 cm³ = 15 × 0.001 L = 0.015 L
Formula
L = cm³ ÷ 1000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 cm³ = (0.01 m)³ = 10⁻⁶ m³ = 1 mL
- 1 L = 1 dm³ = (0.1 m)³ = 10⁻³ m³
- 1 cm³ = 0.000001 m³ ÷ 0.001 m³ per L = 0.001 L
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Cubic Centimeter definition: cubic centimeter; Liter definition: liter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 10 cm³ converts to 0.01 L.
10 cm³ × 0.001 = 0.01 L - A value of 500 cm³ is 0.5 L.
500 cm³ × 0.001 = 0.5 L
Cubic Centimeter to Liter conversion table
| Cubic Centimeters (cm³) | Liters (L) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 cm³ | 0.0001 L |
| 0.5 cm³ | 0.0005 L |
| 1 cm³ | 0.001 L |
| 2 cm³ | 0.002 L |
| 5 cm³ | 0.005 L |
| 10 cm³ | 0.01 L |
| 25 cm³ | 0.025 L |
| 50 cm³ | 0.05 L |
| 100 cm³ | 0.1 L |
| 125 cm³ | 0.125 L |
| 250 cm³ | 0.25 L |
| 500 cm³ | 0.5 L |
| 600 cm³ | 0.6 L |
| 1000 cm³ | 1 L |
| 1500 cm³ | 1.5 L |
| 2000 cm³ | 2 L |
| 5000 cm³ | 5 L |
Where it's used
Cubic Centimeters are used for engine displacement (e.g. 125 cc, 1600 cc), while liters appear in liquids, fuels and beverages. 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 liters are in 1 cubic centimeter?
1 cm³ = 0.001 L.
How do I convert cubic centimeters to liters?
Multiply the value in cm³ by 0.001, or divide it by 1000. For example, 15 cm³ × 0.001 = 0.015 L.
Is the cm³ to L conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 cm³ is exactly 0.001 L.
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 8, non-SI units accepted for use with the SI.
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