Convert between liters and cubic centimeters (cc) in either direction.
How it works
A cubic centimeter equals exactly one milliliter, and a liter is exactly 1,000 milliliters, so 1 L = 1,000 cc. Enter a value in either field and the other updates instantly.
What this does not include
This is distinct from this site’s liters-to-centiliters calculator, which converts to a different metric unit (centiliters, 100 per liter) rather than cubic centimeters (1,000 per liter).
How to use this calculator
- Enter a value in liters or cubic centimeters.
- The other field updates automatically.
Why are “cc” and “mL” used interchangeably?
A cubic centimeter and a milliliter are exactly the same volume by definition, so the two abbreviations are genuinely interchangeable — “cc” is more common in medical and automotive contexts, “mL” in everyday and scientific use.
Where is engine displacement commonly measured in cc?
Motorcycles and small engines are frequently rated in cc (like a “125cc” motorcycle), while larger engines are more often quoted in liters — both describe the same total cylinder volume, just at different convenient scales.
Is this conversion exact?
Yes — since a cubic centimeter and a liter are both defined within the metric system, the 1,000:1 relationship is exact.
