Convert Milliliters to Cubic Centimeters
Convert Milliliters (mL) to Cubic Centimeters (cm³) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
cm³ = mL × 1
About Milliliters
A milliliter (mL) is one thousandth of a liter (0.001 L) and exactly equal to one cubic centimeter (cc/cm³). It is one of the most commonly used units in everyday life - standard medicine doses, cooking measurements, and beverage labels all reference milliliters. A standard teaspoon holds about 5 mL, a tablespoon 15 mL, and a standard wine glass typically 150-250 mL. The milliliter is the workhorse of liquid measurement in medicine, cooking, chemistry, and consumer products worldwide, bridging the gap between the full liter and laboratory-scale measurements.
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
| Milliliters (mL) | Cubic Centimeters (cm³) |
|---|---|
| 1 mL | 1 cm³ |
| 2 mL | 2 cm³ |
| 5 mL | 5 cm³ |
| 10 mL | 10 cm³ |
| 25 mL | 25 cm³ |
| 50 mL | 50 cm³ |
| 100 mL | 100 cm³ |