Liters to Cubic Centimeters
Convert liters to cubic centimeters instantly — one liter is 1000 cubic centimeters.
| Liters | Cubic Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1000 cm³ |
| 2 L | 2000 cm³ |
| 3 L | 3000 cm³ |
| 5 L | 5000 cm³ |
| 10 L | 10000 cm³ |
| 25 L | 25000 cm³ |
| 50 L | 50000 cm³ |
| 100 L | 100000 cm³ |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Liters field.
- The Cubic Centimeters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Cubic Centimeters field converts back to Liters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Liters to Cubic Centimeters formula
The factor from liters to cubic centimeters is 1000.
cm³ = L × 1000
Put another way, one liter is exactly 1,000 cubic centimeters.
Why this factor: the liter and the cubic centimeter are both defined against the liter, so dividing one definition by the other gives 1000 directly. Both definitions are set out in full below.
To go the other way, divide by 1000 — or use the Cubic Centimeters to Liters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 2 L and multiply by the factor 1000: the result is 2000 cm³.
2 L × 1000 = 2000 cm³
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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'.
Liters vs Cubic Centimeters
The liter and the cubic centimeter 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 cubic centimeters are in a liter?
One liter equals 1000 cubic centimeters.
What is the formula to convert liters to cubic centimeters?
Multiply the number of liters by 1000. To reverse it, divide by 1000 instead.
How do I convert cubic centimeters back to liters?
Divide by 1000, which is the same as multiplying by 0.001.
How many cubic centimeters are in 10 liters?
10 L works out to 10000 cm³.
How is the liter defined?
Exactly one cubic decimeter, so exactly 0.001 cubic meter. Accepted for use with SI but not an SI unit itself.