# Liter to cc Converter URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/conversion/liter-to-cc/ Last updated: 2026-10-25 > Convert litres (L) to cubic centimetres (cm³ (cc)): 1 litre = 1,000 cm³ (cc), so multiply by 1,000 or divide by 0.001. Both fields are editable, so you can also type in cubic centimetres and get litres back. ## Inputs - Litres (L) ## Results - Cubic centimetres ## Formula ``` 1 L = 1,000 cm³ (cc) 1 cm³ (cc) = 0.001 L cm³ (cc) = L × 1,000 ``` ## Explanation Multiply litres by 1,000 to get cubic centimetres. Engines, motorcycles and syringes use cc, while bottles and car brochures often use litres. ### How to use the Liter to cc Converter - Type the number of litres into the **Litres** field. Decimals such as 0.8 are fine. - Read the answer in **Cubic centimetres** – it updates as you type, with no button to press. - To convert the other way, type into **Cubic centimetres** and the litres are recalculated. - Press **Copy results** to copy both values with the page title, or **Copy link** to share this exact conversion. This page converts only L ⇄ cm³ (cc). Need a different unit? Use the general volume converter, where you can choose any “from” and “to” unit. ### How it works Both units measure volume, so they are always in the same ratio: one litre equals 1,000 cubic centimetres. The calculator multiplies the number of litres you type by 1,000 to give cubic centimetres, and when you type into the cubic centimetres field it divides by the same factor to give litres. Because the ratio never changes, doubling the litres always doubles the cubic centimetres. Results are calculated at full precision and rounded only for display (up to eight decimal places, with very large or small values shown in scientific notation). ### How to convert litres to cubic centimetres - Write down the value in litres, for example **1.6 L**. - Multiply by the conversion factor 1,000 (because 1 litre = 1,000 cm³ (cc)). - 1.6 × 1,000 = **1,600 cm³ (cc)**. - To go back from cubic centimetres to litres, divide by 1,000 – or multiply by 0.001. ### L to cm³ (cc) conversion table LitresCubic centimetresCubic centimetresLitres0.05 L50 cm³ (cc)1 cm³ (cc)0.001 L0.1 L100 cm³ (cc)2 cm³ (cc)0.002 L0.125 L125 cm³ (cc)5 cm³ (cc)0.005 L0.25 L250 cm³ (cc)10 cm³ (cc)0.01 L0.5 L500 cm³ (cc)20 cm³ (cc)0.02 L1 L1,000 cm³ (cc)50 cm³ (cc)0.05 L1.6 L1,600 cm³ (cc)100 cm³ (cc)0.1 L2 L2,000 cm³ (cc)1,000 cm³ (cc)1 L3 L3,000 cm³ (cc)5 L5,000 cm³ (cc) ### What is a litre? 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. ### What is a cubic centimetre? A cubic centimetre (cc) equals one millilitre. Engine displacement and syringe volumes are commonly given in cc. ### Common mistakes to avoid Mixing u.s. and uk gallons, pints and fluid ounces, assuming a cup is always 250 ml, and treating volume and weight as interchangeable for anything except water. ## Worked example Inputs — Litres: 1.6 L. Results — **Cubic centimetres = 1,600 cm³ (cc)**. ## FAQ **How many cc is a 1.6 L engine?** 1,600 cc. **How many cc in 0.5 L?** 500 cc. **How many cubic centimetres are in one litre?** 1 L = 1,000 cm³ (cc). **How many litres are in one cubic centimetre?** 1 cm³ (cc) = 0.001 L. **How do I convert litres to cubic centimetres?** Multiply the number of litres by 1,000. For example, 1.6 L × 1,000 = 1,600 cm³ (cc). **How do I convert cubic centimetres back to litres?** Divide by 1,000 (or multiply by 0.001), or simply type the value into the cubic centimetres field above. **What is 5 L in cubic centimetres?** 5 L = 5,000 cm³ (cc). **What is 2 L in cubic centimetres?** 2 L = 2,000 cm³ (cc). **Is this conversion exact?** Yes. The factor comes from the official definitions of both units (NIST and the SI), so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit. **Can I convert to other units on this page?** This page converts only between litres and cubic centimetres. To pick any volume unit, use the general volume converter linked under Related calculators. **What formula does the Liter to cc Converter use?** 1 L = 1,000 cm³ (cc). ## Sources - [NIST Special Publication 811 – Guide for the Use of the International System of Units](https://www.nist.gov/pml/special-publication-811) - [NIST Handbook 44 Appendix C – General tables of units of measurement](https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/nist-handbook-44-current-edition)