Cubic Centimeters to Liters Converter

1 cm³ = 0.001 L. Type any value below for the exact liters figure.

cm³
1L

1,000 cm³ = 1 L

Conversion summary

1 cm³ = 0.001 L

Formula
Liter = Cubic Centimeter ÷ 1,000
Category
Volume
Units
cm³ → L

1,000 cm³ in other units

Values update with the converter above. Select a row to open that conversion's detailed page.

Metric

  • Cubic meter0.001 m³
  • Liter1 L
  • Milliliter1,000 mL
  • Deciliter10 dL
  • Centiliter100 cL

US / Imperial

  • Cubic foot0.03531467 ft³
  • Cubic inch61.02374 in³
  • US Gallon0.2641721 gal
  • US Quart1.056688 qt
  • Imperial Quart0.879877 imp qt
  • US Fluid Ounce33.81402 fl oz
  • Imperial Fluid Ounce35.19508 imp fl oz
  • US Pint2.113376 pt
  • Imperial Pint1.759754 imp pt
  • Peck0.1135104 pk
  • Bushel0.02837759 bu
  • Imperial Gallon0.2199692 imp gal
  • Barrel0.006289811 bbl

Kitchen measures

  • Metric Tablespoon (15 mL)66.66667 tbsp
  • Metric Teaspoon (5 mL)200 tsp
  • Turkish Water Glass5 glass

Traditional and regional

  • Kile0.02702703 kile
  • Shinik0.1081081 shinik

How do you convert cubic centimeters to liters?

To convert cubic centimeters to liters, divide the number of cubic centimeters by 1,000. 1 cm³ = 0.001 L.

Conversion formula

Liter = Cubic Centimeter ÷ 1,000

Cubic Centimeters to liters conversion table

Cubic Centimeters (cm³)Liters (L)
1 cm³0.001 L
50 cm³0.05 L
100 cm³0.1 L
125 cm³0.125 L
250 cm³0.25 L
500 cm³0.5 L
1,000 cm³1 L

What is Cubic Centimeter?

Cubic Centimeter is a volume unit used for liquids, containers, storage and technical capacity calculations.

Short history of Cubic Centimeter

The prefix centi- (one hundredth, from Latin centum) was part of the original French metric system of 1795; the cubic centimeter equals one milliliter and is the usual unit for engine displacement (cc).

Open the Cubic Centimeter unit guide

What is Liter?

The liter is a widely used volume unit for liquids and capacities. One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters.

Short history of Liter

The liter was introduced in France in 1795 as one cubic decimeter. From 1901 to 1964 it was defined by the mass of water, which made it slightly larger; since 1964 it is again exactly one cubic decimeter.

Open the Liter unit guide

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Cubic Centimeter in Liter?

1 cm³ = 0.001 L.

How do you convert Cubic Centimeter to Liter?

To convert cubic centimeters to liters, divide the number of cubic centimeters by 1,000. 1 cm³ = 0.001 L.

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in 1 cubic centimeter?

1 cm³ = 0.001 L.

How do you convert cubic centimeters to liters?

To convert cubic centimeters to liters, divide the number of cubic centimeters by 1,000. 1 cm³ = 0.001 L.

How many cubic centimeters are in 1 liter?

1 L = 1,000 cm³.

Sources

  1. BIPM: The International System of Units (SI Brochure)
  2. NIST: Guide to the SI: Units Outside the SI
  3. NIST: Guide to the SI: Volume Conversion Factors
  4. NIST: Guide for the Use of the International System of Units

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