How to Convert Cubic Centimeters in Metric

One cubic centimeter (cc) has the volume measurement of a cube with width, length and height measurements equaling one unit. Cubic centimeters can be used to measure a variety of substances, including solid and liquid. Because metric system measurements are based on groups of 10 -- 10 mm equals 1 cm -- cubic centimeters are easily converted to other metric measurements.

Things You'll Need

• Calculator

Instructions

1. Replace the measurement unit from cubic centimeters to milliliters to convert to milliliters. Cubic centimeters and milliliters measure the same amount and have a one-to-one conversion. For example, 50 cc is 50 mL.

2. Multiply the amount in cubic centimeters by 1,000 to convert it to cubic millimeters. For example, 2.5 cc multiplied by 1,000 equals 2,500 cubic millimeters.

3. Divide the amount by 1,000 to convert the amount in cubic centimeters to liters. For example, 5,000 cc divided by 1,000 equals 5 L.

4. Multiply the amount in cubic centimeters by 0.000001 to convert it to cubic meters. For example, 250,000 cc multiplied by 0.000001 equals 0.25 cubic meters.

5. Multiply the amount in cubic centimeters by 0.06102 to convert it to cubic inches. For example, 500 cc multiplied by 0.06102 equals 30.51187 cubic inches.

References

• Math League: Metric Units and Measurement
• Convert Me: Cubic Centimeter Conversion Chart

Resources

• Metric Conversions: Cubic Centimeters