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To convert from Cubic Centimeter (cm3) to Fluid Ounce (fl-oz), use the following formula:
With is the ratio between the base units Fluid Ounce (fl-oz) and Liter (l).
Let's convert 5 Cubic Centimeter (cm3) to Fluid Ounce (fl-oz).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Cubic Centimeter (cm3) is equal to Fluid Ounce (fl-oz).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Cubic Centimeter (cm3) to Fluid Ounce (fl-oz):
| Cubic Centimeters | Fluid Ounces |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 0.001 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 0.1 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 1 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 2 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 3 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 4 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 5 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 6 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 7 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 8 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 9 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 10 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 20 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 30 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 40 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 50 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 100 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 1000 cm3 | fl-oz |
| 10000 cm3 | fl-oz |
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A cubic centimeter (cm3) is a fundamental unit of volume in the metric system.
It is equal to one-thousandth of a liter. The plural form is cubic centimeters.
A cubic centimeter is exactly equal to one milliliter (1 cm3 = 1 mL).
Because they are identical, converting between cm3 and mL is a simple one-to-one conversion.
This crucial equivalence is widely used in science, particularly in chemistry and medicine, as well as in everyday tasks like cooking.
The abbreviation "cc" is a common substitute for cubic centimeters, especially in the medical and automotive fields.
In Medicine: A cc is used to measure dosages of liquid medicine for injections. For example, a syringe labeled "10cc" can hold 10 cubic centimeters (or 10 mL) of fluid.
In Automotive: In the car world, cc refers to an engine's displacement—the total volume of all its cylinders. A "1500cc engine" has cylinders that can displace 1500 cubic centimeters of air and fuel.
To visualize the volume of a single cubic centimeter, imagine a small cube with each side measuring exactly 1 centimeter in length, width, and height.
This is about the size of a standard sugar cube or a small die used in board games.
Understanding this physical size helps in estimating volumes and appreciating the unit's scale in practical situations.
A fluid ounce (fl oz) is a common unit used to measure volume in the imperial and US customary systems.
It tells you how much space a liquid takes up.
This is a common point of confusion: no, they are not the same!
The US fluid ounce is slightly larger than the UK (Imperial) fluid ounce. This slight difference is crucial to remember for recipes and measurements, especially when converting between systems.
The word "ounce" can be tricky because it measures two different things:
A fluid ounce (fl oz) measures volume (how much space something occupies).
An ounce (oz) measures weight (how heavy something is).
Think of it like this: a fluid ounce tells you the size of a container, while a regular ounce tells you how heavy its contents are.
For example, one fluid ounce of honey is much heavier than one fluid ounce of cooking oil because honey has a higher density.
The idea of the fluid ounce has a practical history.
In the British Imperial system, it was initially defined as the volume taken up by one ounce of water at a specific temperature.
This simple link between weight and volume made it a convenient and intuitive unit for measuring everyday liquids like water, wine, and ale for centuries.