How to convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters
To convert a measurement in cubic inches to cubic centimeters, multiply the value by 16.387064. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 in³ to cubic centimeters: 5 × 16.387064 = 81.93532 cm³.
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.
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.
Cubic Inches to cubic centimeters worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 in³ = 16.387064 cm³ 5 in³ = 81.93532 cm³ 10 in³ = 163.87064 cm³ 50 in³ = 819.3532 cm³ 100 in³ = 1,638.7064 cm³
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeters are in one cubic inch?
One cubic inch (in³) equals 16.387064 cubic centimeters (cm³). Multiply any value in cubic inches by 16.387064 to convert to cubic centimeters.
How do I convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters?
Multiply the value in cubic inches by 16.387064. For example, 5 in³ × 16.387064 = 81.93532 cm³.
How do I convert cubic centimeters to cubic inches?
Multiply the value in cubic centimeters by 0.061023744095, or divide by 16.387064. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the cubic inch to cubic centimeter 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 inches to cubic centimeters?
The formula is: cm³ = in³ × 16.387064. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.