Cubic metric volume unit.
Cubic Centimeters to Cubic inches Converter — cm3 to in3
Convert Cubic Centimeter (cm3) to Cubic inch (in3) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic centimeter = 0.0610237441 cubic inch). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Cubic Centimeters to Cubic inches converter
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Convert metric, US customary, imperial, cooking, dry, and industrial volume units.
Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
A cubic inch is the volume of a one-inch cube.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 1.6387064e-5.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Centimeters to Cubic inches
Cubic Centimeter and Cubic inch appear side by side at fuel pumps and on beverage labels, since the US measures liquids in gallons while most of the world uses liters. Specifically: Cubic metric volume unit, and a cubic inch is the volume of a one-inch cube.
Formula
cubic inches = cubic centimeters × 0.0610237440947
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 base units, and 1 cubic inch equals 0.000016387064 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic centimeter-to-cubic inch factor of 0.0610237440947.
Simple example
1 cm3 × 0.06102374409 = 0.0610237441 in3
1 cubic centimeter = 0.0610237441 cubic inches.
Real-world example
10 cm3 × 0.06102374409 = 0.6102374409 in3
10 cubic centimeters = 0.6102374409 cubic inches.
Conversion table
| Cubic Centimeter (cm3) | Cubic inch (in3) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm3 | 0.0610237441 in3 |
| 5 cm3 | 0.3051187205 in3 |
| 10 cm3 | 0.6102374409 in3 |
| 25 cm3 | 1.525593602 in3 |
| 50 cm3 | 3.051187205 in3 |
| 100 cm3 | 6.102374409 in3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic inch to Cubic Centimeter
0.0610237441 in3 × 16.387064 = 1 cm3
0.0610237441 cubic inches = 1 cubic centimeters.
cubic centimeters = cubic inches × 16.387064
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic inch to Cubic Centimeter.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
Understanding the Cubic inch (in3)
A cubic inch is the volume of a one-inch cube.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic inches are in 1 cubic centimeter?
1 cubic centimeter equals 0.0610237441 cubic inches, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic centimeter to cubic inch?
Multiply the cubic centimeter value by 0.06102374409. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic inch back to cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic inch equals 16.387064 cubic centimeters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a cubic centimeter?
Cubic Centimeter (cm3) is a unit of volume.
What is a cubic inch?
Cubic inch (in3) is a unit of volume.
Is the cubic centimeter to cubic inch conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic centimeter and cubic inch are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.06102374409 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.