Engine displacement is quoted in cubic centimetres (cc) or litres: a 1,600 cc engine is a 1.6 L engine. One litre is 1,000 cc.
How to use the cc to Liter Converter
- Type the number of cubic centimetres into the Cubic centimetres field. Decimals such as 500 are fine.
- Read the answer in Litres. It updates as you type, with no button to press. The same amount is also shown in mL, in³, US qt.
- To go from litres back to cubic centimetres, type into the Litres field instead. Every field also has a unit menu with all 27 volume units, for example mL, cL, dL, m³, µL, US gal, UK gal, US dry gal, US qt.
Results update as you type, and everything is calculated in your browser.
How it works
Both units measure volume, so they are always in the same ratio: one cubic centimetre equals 0.001 litres. The calculator multiplies the number of cubic centimetres you type by 0.001 to give litres, and when you type into the litres field it divides by the same factor to give cubic centimetres. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the cubic centimetres always doubles the litres, for example 2,000 cm³ (cc) is 2 L.
How to convert cubic centimetres to litres
- Write down the value in cubic centimetres, for example 1,000 cm³ (cc).
- Multiply by the conversion factor 0.001 (because 1 cubic centimetre = 0.001 L).
- 1,000 × 0.001 = 1 L.
- To go back from litres to cubic centimetres, divide by 0.001, or multiply by 1,000.
cm³ (cc) to L conversion table
| Cubic centimetres | Litres | Litres | Cubic centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 cm³ (cc) | 0.05 L | 1 L | 1,000 cm³ (cc) |
| 125 cm³ (cc) | 0.125 L | 2 L | 2,000 cm³ (cc) |
| 250 cm³ (cc) | 0.25 L | 5 L | 5,000 cm³ (cc) |
| 600 cm³ (cc) | 0.6 L | 10 L | 10,000 cm³ (cc) |
| 1,000 cm³ (cc) | 1 L | 20 L | 20,000 cm³ (cc) |
| 1,500 cm³ (cc) | 1.5 L | 50 L | 50,000 cm³ (cc) |
| 1,600 cm³ (cc) | 1.6 L | 100 L | 100,000 cm³ (cc) |
| 2,000 cm³ (cc) | 2 L | 1,000 L | 1,000,000 cm³ (cc) |
| 2,500 cm³ (cc) | 2.5 L | ||
| 3,000 cm³ (cc) | 3 L | ||
| 5,000 cm³ (cc) | 5 L |
Volume units explained
- Cubic centimetre (cm³ (cc))
- A cubic centimetre (cc) equals one millilitre. Engine displacement and syringe volumes are commonly given in cc.
- Litre (L)
- A litre is one cubic decimetre, 1,000 cm³. Bottles, fuel, engine sizes and many recipes use litres; a litre of water weighs about 1 kg.
Formula
1 cm³ (cc) = 0.001 L
1 L = 1,000 cm³ (cc)
L = cm³ (cc) × 0.001
Worked example
Inputs: Cubic centimetres: 1,000 cm³ (cc).
Results: Litres = 1 L; Millilitres = 1,000 mL; Cubic inches = 61.02374409 in³; US quarts = 1.05668821 US qt.
Frequently asked questions
How many litres is 2,000 cc?
2 L.
How many cc in a litre?
1,000.
How many litres are in one cubic centimetre?
1 cm³ (cc) = 0.001 L.
How many cubic centimetres are in one litre?
1 L = 1,000 cm³ (cc).
How do I convert cubic centimetres to litres?
Multiply the number of cubic centimetres by 0.001. For example, 1,000 cm³ (cc) × 0.001 = 1 L.
How do I convert litres back to cubic centimetres?
Divide by 0.001 (or multiply by 1,000), or simply type the value into the litres field above.
What is 50 cm³ (cc) in litres?
50 cm³ (cc) = 0.05 L.
Is the cubic centimetres to litres conversion exact?
Yes. The official definitions (NIST and the SI) fix 1 cm³ (cc) = 0.001 L exactly, so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.