How to convert cubic centimeters to liters
Formula: l = cm³ × 0.001
Worked example: 500 cm³ → 500 × 0.001 = 0.5 l
Cubic centimeters to liters conversion chart
| Cubic centimeters (cm³) | Liters (l) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm³ | 0.001 l |
| 2 cm³ | 0.002 l |
| 3 cm³ | 0.003 l |
| 4 cm³ | 0.004 l |
| 5 cm³ | 0.005 l |
| 6 cm³ | 0.006 l |
| 7 cm³ | 0.007 l |
| 8 cm³ | 0.008 l |
| 9 cm³ | 0.009 l |
| 10 cm³ | 0.01 l |
| 12 cm³ | 0.012 l |
| 15 cm³ | 0.015 l |
| 20 cm³ | 0.02 l |
| 25 cm³ | 0.025 l |
| 30 cm³ | 0.03 l |
| 40 cm³ | 0.04 l |
| 50 cm³ | 0.05 l |
| 75 cm³ | 0.075 l |
| 100 cm³ | 0.1 l |
| 250 cm³ | 0.25 l |
| 500 cm³ | 0.5 l |
| 1,000 cm³ | 1 l |
What is a cubic centimeter?
The cubic centimeter equals exactly one milliliter. Written cc, it is used for syringes and doses in medicine and for engine displacement: a 250 cc motorcycle engine has a displacement of a quarter of a liter.
What is a liter?
The liter is the volume of a cube 10 cm on each side, one cubic decimeter. It is the everyday metric unit for drinks, fuel and engine size. One liter is about 1.057 US quarts, or a little more than 4 US cups.