Convert cubic centimeter to cubic meter
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to cubic meter [m^3], or Convert cubic meter to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Meter
1 cm^3 = 1e-06 m^3
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to m^3:
15 cm^3 = 15 × 1e-06 m^3 = 1.5e-05 m^3
Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Meter Conversion Table
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Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).
Cubic Meter
A cubic meter (m^3) is the SI unit of volume, representing the volume of a cube with edges one meter long.
History/Origin
The cubic meter was established as part of the International System of Units (SI) in 1960, based on the meter defined by the wavelength of light in vacuum.
Current Use
The cubic meter is widely used in science, engineering, and industry to measure large volumes of liquids, gases, and solids, especially in contexts like construction, manufacturing, and environmental science.