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To convert from Liter (l) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3), use the following formula:
Let's convert 5 Liter (l) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3).
Using the formula:
Therefore, 5 Liter (l) is equal to Cubic Centimeter (cm3).
Here are some quick reference conversions from Liter (l) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3):
| Liters | Cubic Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 0.000001 l | cm3 |
| 0.001 l | cm3 |
| 0.1 l | cm3 |
| 1 l | cm3 |
| 2 l | cm3 |
| 3 l | cm3 |
| 4 l | cm3 |
| 5 l | cm3 |
| 6 l | cm3 |
| 7 l | cm3 |
| 8 l | cm3 |
| 9 l | cm3 |
| 10 l | cm3 |
| 20 l | cm3 |
| 30 l | cm3 |
| 40 l | cm3 |
| 50 l | cm3 |
| 100 l | cm3 |
| 1000 l | cm3 |
| 10000 l | cm3 |
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A liter (l) is a fundamental unit used to measure volume in the metric system.
In simple terms, it measures the amount of space a substance occupies, like the amount of soda in a bottle. The plural form is liters.
The liter was introduced in France in 1795 during the French Revolution.
It was created as part of a movement toward a more logical and universal system of measurement, which later evolved into the modern metric system.
Initially, the definition of a liter was based on the weight of one kilogram of pure water.
While the original definition was based on the mass of water, it was updated for greater precision and consistency.
Today, the official definition directly connects the liter to a unit of length, making it easier to understand.
So, how big is a liter?
A liter is officially defined as exactly one cubic decimeter (1 dm3).
This means a liter is the volume of a perfect cube with sides that are each 10 centimeters long (10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm).
The difference between "liter" and "litre" is simply a regional spelling choice—the volume they represent is precisely the same!
Both spellings are correct, and the one you use depends on where you are.
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.