Cubic Centimeters to Cubic Meters
An instant cubic centimeters-to-cubic meters converter, with the formula and a reference table below.
| Cubic Centimeters | Cubic Meters |
|---|---|
| 1 cm³ | 1e-06 m³ |
| 2 cm³ | 2e-06 m³ |
| 3 cm³ | 3e-06 m³ |
| 5 cm³ | 5e-06 m³ |
| 10 cm³ | 1e-05 m³ |
| 25 cm³ | 2.5e-05 m³ |
| 50 cm³ | 5e-05 m³ |
| 100 cm³ | 0.0001 m³ |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Cubic Centimeters field.
- The Cubic Meters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Cubic Meters field converts back to Cubic Centimeters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Cubic Centimeters to Cubic Meters formula
The factor from cubic centimeters to cubic meters is 1e-06.
m³ = cm³ × 1e-06
Why this factor: the cubic centimeter and the cubic meter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 1e-06 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 1e-06 — or use the Cubic Meters to Cubic Centimeters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 50 cm³. Multiply by 1e-06 to get 5e-05 m³.
50 cm³ × 1e-06 = 5e-05 m³
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
What is a cubic centimeter?
A cubic centimeter is the volume of a one-centimeter cube, identical to a milliliter.
Definition: Exactly 1×10⁻⁶ cubic meter, which is exactly 1 mL.
Where it is used: Engine displacement on motorcycles and small engines, and medical volumes where it is written 'cc'.
What is a cubic meter?
A cubic meter is the SI unit of volume — the space in a one-meter cube.
Definition: Derived directly from the meter. Exactly 1,000 liters.
Where it is used: Freight and shipping volume, concrete and timber quantities, natural gas metering, and HVAC airflow.
Cubic Centimeters vs Cubic Meters
The cubic centimeter is a metric unit while the cubic meter is an SI unit. That is why the factor between them is not a round number: the two systems were defined independently and only later tied together by exact agreement.
Frequently asked questions
How many cubic meters are in a cubic centimeter?
One cubic centimeter equals 1e-06 cubic meters.
What is the formula to convert cubic centimeters to cubic meters?
Multiply the number of cubic centimeters by 1e-06. To reverse it, divide by 1e-06 instead.
How do I convert cubic meters back to cubic centimeters?
Divide by 1e-06, which is the same as multiplying by 1000000.
How many cubic meters are in 10 cubic centimeters?
10 cm³ works out to 1e-05 m³.
How is the cubic centimeter defined?
Exactly 1×10⁻⁶ cubic meter, which is exactly 1 mL.