Cubic Centimeters to Liters
Convert cubic centimeters to liters instantly — one cubic centimeter is 0.001 liters.
| Cubic Centimeters | Liters |
|---|---|
| 1 cm³ | 0.001 L |
| 2 cm³ | 0.002 L |
| 3 cm³ | 0.003 L |
| 5 cm³ | 0.005 L |
| 10 cm³ | 0.01 L |
| 25 cm³ | 0.025 L |
| 50 cm³ | 0.05 L |
| 100 cm³ | 0.1 L |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Cubic Centimeters field.
- The Liters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Liters field converts back to Cubic Centimeters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Cubic Centimeters to Liters formula
To convert cubic centimeters to liters, multiply by 0.001.
L = cm³ × 0.001
Put another way, one cubic centimeter is exactly 1/1,000 of a liter.
Why this factor: the cubic centimeter and the liter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 0.001 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 0.001 — or use the Liters to Cubic Centimeters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 8 cm³. Multiply by 0.001 to get 0.008 L.
8 cm³ × 0.001 = 0.008 L
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 liter?
A liter is the everyday metric unit of volume, equal to the space in a 10 cm cube.
Definition: Exactly one cubic decimeter, so exactly 0.001 cubic meter. Accepted for use with SI but not an SI unit itself.
Where it is used: Fuel, beverages, engine displacement, and recipe volumes across the metric world.
Cubic Centimeters vs Liters
The cubic centimeter and the liter belong to the same family of units, so converting between them is usually a matter of shifting a decimal point or applying a small whole-number factor.
Frequently asked questions
How many liters are in a cubic centimeter?
One cubic centimeter equals 0.001 liters.
What is the formula to convert cubic centimeters to liters?
Multiply the number of cubic centimeters by 0.001. To reverse it, divide by 0.001 instead.
How do I convert liters back to cubic centimeters?
Divide by 0.001, which is the same as multiplying by 1000.
How many liters are in 10 cubic centimeters?
10 cm³ works out to 0.01 L.
How is the cubic centimeter defined?
Exactly 1×10⁻⁶ cubic meter, which is exactly 1 mL.