How to convert cubic centimeters to cubic inches
To convert a measurement in cubic centimeters to cubic inches, multiply the value by 0.061023744095. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 cm³ to cubic inches: 5 × 0.061023744095 = 0.305118720474 in³.
What is a cubic centimeter?
A cubic centimeter is a metric unit of volume equal to the space of a cube one centimeter on each side, exactly equal to one milliliter. Long abbreviated 'cc', the cubic centimeter is the classic unit for engine displacement on motorcycles and small engines, and for medical fluid volumes before 'mL' became the preferred medical term.
Common uses of cubic centimeters include: Engine displacement on motorcycles and small engines; Medical fluid volumes (cc); Material volume in engineering and 3D modeling; Laboratory measurements.
What is a cubic inch?
A cubic inch is an imperial and US customary unit of volume equal to the space of a cube one inch on each side, exactly 16.387064 milliliters. The cubic inch was the traditional way to express American engine displacement (e.g. a '350 cubic inch' V8) before the metric liter became common. It remains in use in US manufacturing and packaging.
Common uses of cubic inches include: Classic and American V8 engine displacement; Packaging and box volume in the US; Woodworking and material volume; Compressor and pump specifications.
Cubic Centimeters to cubic inches worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 cm³ = 0.061023744095 in³ 5 cm³ = 0.305118720474 in³ 10 cm³ = 0.610237440947 in³ 50 cm³ = 3.051187 in³ 100 cm³ = 6.102374 in³
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic inches are in one cubic centimeter?
One cubic centimeter (cm³) equals 0.061023744095 cubic inches (in³). Multiply any value in cubic centimeters by 0.061023744095 to convert to cubic inches.
How do I convert cubic centimeters to cubic inches?
Multiply the value in cubic centimeters by 0.061023744095. For example, 5 cm³ × 0.061023744095 = 0.305118720474 in³.
How do I convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters?
Multiply the value in cubic inches by 16.387064, or divide by 0.061023744095. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the cubic centimeter to cubic inch conversion exact?
Conversions between metric volumes are exact by definition. US and imperial volumes are defined exactly relative to the liter, so these factors are exact.
What is the formula for cubic centimeters to cubic inches?
The formula is: in³ = cm³ × 0.061023744095. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.