Convert Liters to Cubic Centimeters
1 liter (L) equals 1000 cubic centimeters (cm³).
1 L = 1000 cm³
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How to Convert Liter to Cubic Centimeter
- 1 L = 1000 cm³
- 1 cm³ = 0.001 L
- Example: convert 15 L to cm³: 15 L = 15 × 1000 cm³ = 15000 cm³
Formula
cm³ = L × 1000
Derivation from SI units:
- 1 L = 1 dm³ = (0.1 m)³ = 10⁻³ m³
- 1 cm³ = (0.01 m)³ = 10⁻⁶ m³ = 1 mL
- 1 L = 0.001 m³ ÷ 0.000001 m³ per cm³ = 1000 cm³
Both units are defined exactly, so the factor is exact. Liter definition: liter; Cubic Centimeter definition: cubic centimeter.
Worked examples
- A reading of 2 L converts to 2000 cm³.
2 L × 1000 = 2000 cm³ - A value of 20 L is 20000 cm³.
20 L × 1000 = 20000 cm³
Liter to Cubic Centimeter conversion table
| Liters (L) | Cubic Centimeters (cm³) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 L | 100 cm³ |
| 0.25 L | 250 cm³ |
| 0.33 L | 330 cm³ |
| 0.5 L | 500 cm³ |
| 0.75 L | 750 cm³ |
| 1 L | 1000 cm³ |
| 1.5 L | 1500 cm³ |
| 2 L | 2000 cm³ |
| 3 L | 3000 cm³ |
| 4 L | 4000 cm³ |
| 5 L | 5000 cm³ |
| 10 L | 10000 cm³ |
| 15 L | 15000 cm³ |
| 19 L | 19000 cm³ |
| 20 L | 20000 cm³ |
| 25 L | 25000 cm³ |
| 50 L | 50000 cm³ |
| 100 L | 100000 cm³ |
| 200 L | 200000 cm³ |
| 208 L | 208000 cm³ |
| 500 L | 500000 cm³ |
| 1000 L | 1000000 cm³ |
Where it's used
Liters are used for liquids, fuels and beverages, while cubic centimeters appear in engine displacement (e.g. 125 cc, 1600 cc). Both measure volume (capacity), so the conversion is a fixed factor.
Liter to other volume units
| Conversion | 1 L equals |
|---|---|
| liter to cubic meter | 0.001 m³ |
| liter to milliliter | 1000 mL |
| liter to cubic centimeter | 1000 cm³ |
| liter to cubic foot | 0.03531466672 ft³ |
| liter to cubic inch | 61.02374409 in³ |
| liter to US gallon | 0.2641720524 gal (US) |
| liter to imperial gallon | 0.2199692483 gal (imp) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeters are in 1 liter?
1 L = 1000 cm³.
How do I convert liters to cubic centimeters?
Multiply the value in L by 1000. For example, 15 L × 1000 = 15000 cm³.
Is the L to cm³ conversion exact?
Yes. Both units are defined exactly, and 1 L is exactly 1000 cm³.
Sources
- 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.
- The International System of Units (SI), 9th edition (SI Brochure), Bureau International des Poids et Mesures , Table 2 with SI prefix centi.
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