Convert Cubic Centimetres (cm³) to Cubic Inches (in³) | cm³ in in³

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This quick and easy calculator will convert Cubic Centimetres (cm³) to Cubic Inches (in³) and show formula, brief history on the units and quick maths for the conversion.

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Quick Reference for Converting Cubic Centimetres to Cubic Inches

Formula
in³ = cm³ / 16.39
Quick Rough Maths
To get the Cubic Inches, divide the number of Cubic Centimetres by 16.4
Cubic Centimetres (cm³) in 1 Cubic Inch
There are 16.39 Cubic Centimetres in 1 Cubic Inch
Cubic Inches (in³) in 1 Cubic Centimetre
There are 0.06 Cubic Inches in 1 Cubic Centimetre

Unit Information

Cubic Centimetre
/ˈkjuːbɪkˈsɛntɪmiːtə/
Symbol: cm³
Unit System: SI

What is the Cubic Centimetre?

The cubic centimetre (or cubic centimeter; US spelling) is a unit of volume and is derived from an SI unit with the symbol cm³.

There are 1000cm³ in 1 litre. 1 cubic inch is equal to 16.38706cm³.

The cubic centimetre is sometimes referred to as cc or ccm - for example when administering drugs in a liquid solution. This is due to its relatively small size.

It is also often used in the 'cc' form to express the size of a petrol or diesel engine and represents the total displacement volume of the engine.

Cubic Inch
/ˈkjuːbɪk ɪn(t)ʃ/
Symbol: in³
Unit System: Imperial

What is the Cubic Inch?

The cubic inch is a unit of volume derived from the imperial unit system and uses the symbol in³.

1 cubic inch is defined as equal to the volume of a cube with edges measuring 1 in. It is equivalent in volume to 16.387 ml, 1/231 US gallons and 1/1728 ft³.

Common uses for cubic inches include quantifying the size of electrical boxes and in the automotive industry for measuring engine displacement. The 5th generation Ford Mustang ran on a Boss 302 which was a 302 in³ engine (5.0L).


Conversion Tables for Cubic Centimetres (cm³) to Cubic Inches (in³)