Convert Cubic Inches to Cubic Centimeters
Convert Cubic Inches (in³) to Cubic Centimeters (cm³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cm³ = in³ × 16.387064
About Cubic Inches
A cubic inch (in³) is the volume of a cube with sides of one inch (25.4 mm), equal to approximately 16.387 mL. It is widely used in US engineering and manufacturing - engine displacement was traditionally described in cubic inches (a 350 in³ V8 engine displaces 5.7 liters), and product specifications for items sold in the US frequently reference cubic inches. Speaker cabinet volumes, wine bottle capacities in older US standards, refrigerator compartment sizes, and box shipping calculations in imperial units all use cubic inches. One liter equals approximately 61.024 cubic inches.
About Cubic Centimeters
A cubic centimeter (cm³), also written cc, is the volume of a cube with sides of one centimetre = exactly 1 mL. 'cc' is the preferred notation in medicine, mechanical engineering, and automotive contexts. Engine displacement is measured in cc (a 1,000 cc motorcycle engine has 1 L displacement); syringe dosages are labelled in cc. A standard sugar cube ≈1 cm³. 1 cm³ = 1 mL.
Quick Reference Table
| Cubic Inches (in³) | Cubic Centimeters (cm³) |
|---|---|
| 1 in³ | 16.3871 cm³ |
| 2 in³ | 32.7741 cm³ |
| 5 in³ | 81.9353 cm³ |
| 10 in³ | 163.871 cm³ |
| 25 in³ | 409.677 cm³ |
| 50 in³ | 819.353 cm³ |
| 100 in³ | 1638.71 cm³ |