Cubic Centimeters to Milliliters
Type a value in either box to convert between cubic centimeters and milliliters. The factor is 1.
| Cubic Centimeters | Milliliters |
|---|---|
| 1 cm³ | 1 mL |
| 2 cm³ | 2 mL |
| 3 cm³ | 3 mL |
| 5 cm³ | 5 mL |
| 10 cm³ | 10 mL |
| 25 cm³ | 25 mL |
| 50 cm³ | 50 mL |
| 100 cm³ | 100 mL |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Cubic Centimeters field.
- The Milliliters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Milliliters field converts back to Cubic Centimeters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Cubic Centimeters to Milliliters formula
To convert cubic centimeters to milliliters, multiply by 1.
mL = cm³ × 1
Why this factor: the cubic centimeter and the milliliter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 1 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 1 — or use the Milliliters to Cubic Centimeters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Start with 8 cm³. Multiply by 1 to get 8 mL.
8 cm³ × 1 = 8 mL
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 milliliter?
A milliliter is one thousandth of a liter, and is exactly the same volume as a cubic centimeter.
Definition: Exactly 0.001 liter, which is exactly 1 cm³.
Where it is used: Medicine doses, cosmetics, recipe quantities, and laboratory work.
Worth knowing: 1 mL = 1 cm³ = 1 cc exactly, so these three units are interchangeable.
Cubic Centimeters vs Milliliters
The cubic centimeter and the milliliter 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 milliliters are in a cubic centimeter?
One cubic centimeter equals 1 milliliters.
What is the formula to convert cubic centimeters to milliliters?
Multiply the number of cubic centimeters by 1. To reverse it, divide by 1 instead.
How do I convert milliliters back to cubic centimeters?
Divide by 1, which is the same as multiplying by 1.
How many milliliters are in 10 cubic centimeters?
10 cm³ works out to 10 mL.
Is there anything to watch out for with milliliters?
1 mL = 1 cm³ = 1 cc exactly, so these three units are interchangeable.
How is the cubic centimeter defined?
Exactly 1×10⁻⁶ cubic meter, which is exactly 1 mL.