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Cubic Centimeter

The cubic centimeter (cm³ or cc) is a unit of volume in the metric system, equal to the volume of a cube with sides that are each 1 centimeter long. One cubic centimeter is equivalent to 1/1,000th of a liter or 1 milliliter (mL). It is commonly used to measure small volumes, such as the volume of liquids, gases, or the capacity of small containers.

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The cubic centimeter is derived from the centimeter, which is a unit of length in the metric system. The centimeter itself was introduced in the 18th century as part of the metric system, based on the meter, which was defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole. The cubic centimeter, as the cube of the centimeter, provides a practical unit for measuring small volumes. It is widely used in fields such as medicine (for dosages), automotive engineering (for engine displacement), and chemistry. The use of cubic centimeters is also common in scientific experiments where precision in measuring small volumes is required.

Cubic Inch

A cubic inch (in³) is a unit of volume in the imperial system and the U.S. customary system. It is defined as the volume of a cube with sides that are each 1 inch long. One cubic inch is equivalent to 1/1,728 of a cubic foot or approximately 16.387 cubic centimeters (cm³). It is commonly used to measure the volume of small objects, containers, or mechanical parts, especially in fields like engineering, automotive, and manufacturing.

Origin:

The cubic inch is derived from the inch, a unit of length with a long history dating back to ancient civilizations. The inch was originally based on various physical references, such as the width of a thumb, but it was standardized in the 14th century. The cubic inch, as a unit of volume, developed as a way to quantify small volumes, especially in applications where precision is crucial. It is widely used today in industries that rely on the imperial or U.S. customary systems, even though the metric system is more common globally.

Convert Cubic Centimeter to other volume-converter units

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.001 Liter

1 Cubic Centimeter = 1 Milliliter

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.000001 Cubic Meter

1 Cubic Centimeter = 1e-15 Cubic Kilometer

1 Cubic Centimeter = 1 Cubic Centimeter

1 Cubic Centimeter = 1000 Cubic Millimeter

1 Cubic Centimeter = 2.399127585e-16 Cubic Mile

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.000001308 Cubic Yard

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0000353147 Cubic Feet

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0610237441 Cubic Inch

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.001 Cubic Decimeter

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0002641721 Gallon (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0010566882 Quart (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0021133764 Pint (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0042267528 Cup (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0338140227 Fluid Ounce (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0676280454 Tablespoon (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.2028841362 Teaspoon (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.1014420681 Dessertspoon (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0084535057 Gill (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 16.230730897 Minim (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0002199692 Gallon (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.000879877 Quart (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = Pint (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.003519508 Cup (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0351950797 Fluid Ounce (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0563121276 Tablespoon (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.1689363827 Teaspoon (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.1014420681 Dessertspoon (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0070390159 Gill (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 16.893638269 Minim (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.004 Cup (metric)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0666666667 Tablespoon (metric)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.2 Teaspoon (metric)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0000062898 Barrel (oil)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0000083864 Barrel (US)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 0.0000061103 Barrel (UK)

1 Cubic Centimeter = 20 Drop