How to convert milliliters to cubic centimeters
To convert a measurement in milliliters to cubic centimeters, multiply the value by 1. The conversion factor comes from the relationship between both units and the liter.
For example, to convert 5 mL to cubic centimeters: 5 × 1 = 5 cm³.
What is a milliliter?
A milliliter is a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter (0.001 L) and equal to one cubic centimeter. The milliliter derives from the liter with the Latin prefix 'mille' (thousand). It is the standard small-volume unit in medicine, cooking, and laboratories worldwide, interchangeable with the cubic centimeter (cc).
Common uses of milliliters include: Medicine and syrup dosages; Recipe liquid measurements; Cosmetics and perfume volumes; Laboratory and chemistry work.
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.
Milliliters to cubic centimeters worked examples
Here are some common values converted:
1 mL = 1 cm³ 5 mL = 5 cm³ 10 mL = 10 cm³ 50 mL = 50 cm³ 100 mL = 100 cm³
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeters are in one milliliter?
One milliliter (mL) equals 1 cubic centimeters (cm³). Multiply any value in milliliters by 1 to convert to cubic centimeters.
How do I convert milliliters to cubic centimeters?
Multiply the value in milliliters by 1. For example, 5 mL × 1 = 5 cm³.
How do I convert cubic centimeters to milliliters?
Multiply the value in cubic centimeters by 1, or divide by 1. Use the swap button on the converter above to reverse the direction.
Is the milliliter 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 milliliters to cubic centimeters?
The formula is: cm³ = mL × 1. This comes from the definition of both units relative to the liter.