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. The same amount is also shown in mL, in³, US fl oz.
- To go from cubic centimetres back to litres, type into the Cubic centimetres 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 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, for example 3.2 L is 3,200 cm³ (cc).
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
| Litres | Cubic centimetres | Cubic centimetres | Litres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.05 L | 50 cm³ (cc) | 1 cm³ (cc) | 0.001 L |
| 0.1 L | 100 cm³ (cc) | 2 cm³ (cc) | 0.002 L |
| 0.125 L | 125 cm³ (cc) | 5 cm³ (cc) | 0.005 L |
| 0.25 L | 250 cm³ (cc) | 10 cm³ (cc) | 0.01 L |
| 0.5 L | 500 cm³ (cc) | 20 cm³ (cc) | 0.02 L |
| 1 L | 1,000 cm³ (cc) | 50 cm³ (cc) | 0.05 L |
| 1.6 L | 1,600 cm³ (cc) | 100 cm³ (cc) | 0.1 L |
| 2 L | 2,000 cm³ (cc) | 1,000 cm³ (cc) | 1 L |
| 3 L | 3,000 cm³ (cc) | ||
| 5 L | 5,000 cm³ (cc) |
Volume units explained
- 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.
- Cubic centimetre (cm³ (cc))
- A cubic centimetre (cc) equals one millilitre. Engine displacement and syringe volumes are commonly given in cc.
Formula
1 L = 1,000 cm³ (cc)
1 cm³ (cc) = 0.001 L
cm³ (cc) = L × 1,000
Worked example
Inputs: Litres: 1.6 L.
Results: Cubic centimetres = 1,600 cm³ (cc); Millilitres = 1,600 mL; Cubic inches = 97.63799055 in³; US fluid ounces = 54.10243632 US fl oz.
Frequently asked questions
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 the litres to cubic centimetres conversion exact?
Yes. The official definitions (NIST and the SI) fix 1 L = 1,000 cm³ (cc) exactly, so the only difference you may see is rounding in the last displayed digit.