Cc to Liters Converter (cm³ to L)

How to convert cubic centimeters to liters

FormulaL = cm³ × 0.001

Multiply the value in cubic centimeters by 0.001. To go the other way, multiply by 1,000 (or divide by 0.001).

A cubic centimeter is smaller than a liter: it takes 1,000 cubic centimeters to make one liter.

Worked examples

1 cubic centimeter1 cm³ × 0.001 = 0.001 L
5 cubic centimeters5 cm³ × 0.001 = 0.005 L
10 cubic centimeters10 cm³ × 0.001 = 0.01 L
20 cubic centimeters20 cm³ × 0.001 = 0.02 L
100 cubic centimeters100 cm³ × 0.001 = 0.1 L

Cubic centimeters to liters conversion table

Values are calculated by the conversion engine and rounded to 8 significant figures.

Cubic centimeters to liters: 0.1–10 cm³
Cubic centimeters (cm³)	Liters (L)
0.1 cm³	0.0001 L
0.25 cm³	0.00025 L
0.5 cm³	0.0005 L
1 cm³	0.001 L
2 cm³	0.002 L
3 cm³	0.003 L
4 cm³	0.004 L
5 cm³	0.005 L
6 cm³	0.006 L
7 cm³	0.007 L
8 cm³	0.008 L
9 cm³	0.009 L
10 cm³	0.01 L

Cubic centimeters to liters: 12–1,000 cm³
Cubic centimeters (cm³)	Liters (L)
12 cm³	0.012 L
15 cm³	0.015 L
20 cm³	0.02 L
25 cm³	0.025 L
30 cm³	0.03 L
40 cm³	0.04 L
50 cm³	0.05 L
75 cm³	0.075 L
100 cm³	0.1 L
250 cm³	0.25 L
500 cm³	0.5 L
1,000 cm³	1 L

About the units

Cubic centimeter (cm³)

Identical to a millilitre; used for engine displacement and syringes. One cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 cubic meters (m³).

Liter (L)

Exactly one cubic decimetre (1,000 cm³). Drinks, fuel and engine displacement are measured in litres in most of the world. One liter equals 0.001 cubic meters (m³).

Frequently asked questions

How many liters are in one cubic centimeter?

There are 0.001 liters in one cubic centimeter, and this value is exact by definition.

How do I convert cubic centimeters to liters?

Multiply the number of cubic centimeters by 0.001. For example, 10 cm³ × 0.001 = 0.01 L.

How many cubic centimeters are in one liter?

One liter equals 1,000 cubic centimeters. That is the reverse factor, 1 ÷ 0.001.

What is 10 cubic centimeters in liters?

10 cm³ = 0.01 L.

Is this cm³ to L converter accurate?

Yes. Both units are defined exactly in terms of SI units, so the conversion factor is exact; results are shown to 12 significant figures by default and you can change precision in the converter. Calculations run in your browser using the same tested engine that generated this page.

Cc to Liters Converter