Convert liter to cubic centimeter
Enter the value to convert from liter to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Liter to Cubic centimeter
Converting liter to cubic centimeter is straightforward using our conversion calculator.
Conversion Formula
cm³ = L × 1000Reverse conversion: Convert cubic centimeter to liter
Comparison: Liter vs Cubic-centimeter
When to Use Each Unit
Liter: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Cubic-centimeter: Standard for engine displacement, medical injections, small volume measurements, and scientific applications.
Common Conversion Values
- 1 L = 1000 mL
- 1 L = 0.001 m³
- 1 L ≈ 0.264 US gal
- 1 L ≈ 1.057 US qt
About Liter
Definition: The liter (symbol: L) is a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter. Defined as the volume of one kilogram of water at maximum density.
History: Introduced in 1795 during the French Revolution as part of the metric system. Originally defined as one cubic decimeter, redefined multiple times for precision.
Current Use: Standard volume unit worldwide for liquids, cooking, fuel, and most commercial applications. Used in all metric countries and scientific contexts.
Examples: Beverage bottles: 0.5-2L, car fuel tank: 40-80L, swimming pool: 20,000-100,000L, cooking recipes: 0.1-2L
About Cubic
Definition: The cubic centimeter (symbol: cm³) is a metric unit equal to one milliliter. Represents a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History: Natural derivation from centimeter length unit. Widely adopted in medical and automotive fields for displacement measurements.
Current Use: Standard for engine displacement, medical injections, small volume measurements, and scientific applications.
Examples: Car engines: 1000-6000cm³, medical syringes: 1-60cm³, small containers: 5-500cm³