cm³ to dm³ Converter
Convert cubic centimeters to cubic decimeters (Liters). Useful for chemistry, automotive engine displacement, and fluid dynamics.
💡 Note: 1 dm³ = 1 Liter
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About
Volume conversion is critical in both automotive engineering and laboratory sciences. Cubic centimeters (often called "cc") are the standard for combustion engine displacement and small medical doses. Cubic decimeters differ significantly as they are exactly equivalent to Liters. This tool handles the factor of 1000 required to bridge these units. It allows chemists to scale up reactions and mechanics to understand engine efficiency in terms of fluid capacity.
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Formulas
The volume scale factor is the cube of the linear factor. Since 1 dm is 10 cm, 1 dm3 is 10 × 10 × 10 cm3.
Vdm3 = Vcm31,000
Note that Vdm3 is physically identical to Liters.
Reference Data
| Volume (cm3 / cc) | Volume (dm3 / Liters) | Common Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.001 | Medical Syringe |
| 250 | 0.25 | Cup of Water |
| 330 | 0.33 | Soda Can |
| 500 | 0.5 | Small Bottle |
| 1,000 | 1.0 | 1 Liter Carton |
| 1,500 | 1.5 | 1.5L Engine |
| 2,000 | 2.0 | 2.0L Engine |
| 5,000 | 5.0 | V8 Engine (5.0L) |
| 1,000,000 | 1,000 | 1 Cubic Meter |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The definition of a Liter is exactly one cubic decimeter. This tool effectively converts cc to Liters.
They are the same volume (1 cm³ = 1 mL). However, cm³ is the preferred notation in solid geometry and engineering (like engine size), whereas mL is used for liquids.
Yes. This tool is built with lightweight code that functions perfectly without an internet connection once loaded.
Use the dropdown selector provided in the tool to choose between 2, 4, or 6 decimal places depending on the precision you need.