Liters to Cubic Centimeters Converter

1 L = 1,000 cm³. Type any value below for the exact cubic centimeters figure.

L
1,000cm³

1 L = 1,000 cm³

Conversion summary

1 L = 1,000 cm³

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

1 L in other units

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

US / Imperial

Kitchen measures

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

Traditional and regional

How do you convert liters to cubic centimeters?

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

Conversion formula

Cubic Centimeter = Liter × 1,000

Liters to cubic centimeters conversion table

Liters (L)Cubic Centimeters (cm³)
0.001 L1 cm³
0.05 L50 cm³
0.1 L100 cm³
0.5 L500 cm³
1 L1,000 cm³
5 L5,000 cm³
10 L10,000 cm³

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.

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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

Frequently asked questions

What is 1 Liter in Cubic Centimeter?

1 L = 1,000 cm³.

How do you convert Liter to Cubic Centimeter?

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

Frequently asked questions

How many cubic centimeters are in 1 liter?

1 L = 1,000 cm³.

How do you convert liters to cubic centimeters?

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

How many liters are in 1 cubic centimeter?

1 cm³ = 0.001 L.

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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