Convert Liters to Cubic Centimeters
Convert Liters (L) to Cubic Centimeters (cm³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cm³ = L × 1000
About Liters
A liter (L) is the fundamental metric unit of volume, equal to one cubic decimeter (1 dm³ = 1,000 cm³ = 1,000 mL). Since its adoption as part of the metric system in 1793, the liter has become the world's most widely used volume measurement for liquids. Bottled water, soft drinks, wine, milk, and engine oil are all routinely sold by the liter globally. One liter of pure water at 4°C weighs almost exactly one kilogram - a convenient property that makes the liter central to everyday science, cooking, and industry worldwide. The liter is also written 'litre' in British English.
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
| Liters (L) | Cubic Centimeters (cm³) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 1000 cm³ |
| 2 L | 2000 cm³ |
| 5 L | 5000 cm³ |
| 10 L | 10000 cm³ |
| 25 L | 25000 cm³ |
| 50 L | 50000 cm³ |
| 100 L | 100000 cm³ |