Milliliters to Cubic Centimeters
Type a value in either box to convert between milliliters and cubic centimeters. The factor is 1.
| Milliliters | Cubic Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 mL | 1 cm³ |
| 2 mL | 2 cm³ |
| 3 mL | 3 cm³ |
| 5 mL | 5 cm³ |
| 10 mL | 10 cm³ |
| 25 mL | 25 cm³ |
| 50 mL | 50 cm³ |
| 100 mL | 100 cm³ |
How to use
- Enter a value in the Milliliters field.
- The Cubic Centimeters figure appears immediately — no button to press.
- Typing in the Cubic Centimeters field converts back to Milliliters the same way.
- Use the reference table for the values that come up most often.
Milliliters to Cubic Centimeters formula
The factor from milliliters to cubic centimeters is 1.
cm³ = mL × 1
Why this factor: the milliliter and the cubic centimeter 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 Cubic Centimeters to Milliliters converter, which is the same calculation reversed.
Worked example
Take 2 mL and multiply by the factor 1: the result is 2 cm³.
2 mL × 1 = 2 cm³
The converter above does this for any value you type, in either direction.
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.
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'.
Milliliters vs Cubic Centimeters
The milliliter 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 milliliter?
One milliliter equals 1 cubic centimeters.
What is the formula to convert milliliters to cubic centimeters?
Multiply the number of milliliters by 1. To reverse it, divide by 1 instead.
How do I convert cubic centimeters back to milliliters?
Divide by 1, which is the same as multiplying by 1.
How many cubic centimeters are in 10 milliliters?
10 mL works out to 10 cm³.
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 milliliter defined?
Exactly 0.001 liter, which is exactly 1 cm³.