Last updated: November 22, 2025
cc to liter converter explained
Need to translate a syringe volume, a lab beaker reading, or an engine displacement into liters? This converter shows cc, mL, and liters side by side, and adds US fluid ounces plus cubic inches for quick imperial context.
How the conversion works
A cubic centimeter equals a milliliter. One liter holds 1,000 of them.
Fluid ounces and cubic inches ride on the same liter base:
Units and conversions
| Unit | Symbol | Relation to 1 L |
|---|---|---|
| Liter | L | base |
| Milliliter | mL | 1 mL = 0.001 L |
| Cubic centimeter | cc | 1 cc = 0.001 L |
| US fluid ounce | fl oz (US) | 1 fl oz = 0.0295735295625 L |
| Cubic inch | in³ | 1 in³ = 0.016387064 L |
Worked examples
-
Hydration pack volume Given 1,200 cc:
Result: 1.20 L (about 40.6 fl oz).
-
Radiator capacity Given 0.65 L coolant:
Result: 650 cc, or 22.0 fl oz (US).
Tips and pitfalls
- Treat cc and mL as interchangeable; pick the label that matches your instrument.
- Keep three significant figures when converting back and forth to avoid round-off drift.
- For US food labels that show fluid ounces, multiply fl oz by 29.5735 to get cc/mL.
- Engine displacements already use cc; divide by 1000 to show liters (e.g., 1998 cc → 2.0 L).