Cubic metric volume unit.
Cubic Centimeters to Femtoliters Converter — cm3 to fL
Convert Cubic Centimeter (cm3) to Femtoliter (fL) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic centimeter = 1e+12 femtoliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Cubic Centimeters to Femtoliters converter
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Context values
Some unit families need one extra value for a physically accurate result.
Femtoliter is 1e-15 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 1e-18.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Centimeters to Femtoliters
Cubic Centimeter and Femtoliter 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 femtoliter is 1e-15 liter units.
Formula
femtoliters = cubic centimeters × 1e+12
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 femtoliter equals 1e-18 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic centimeter-to-femtoliter factor of 1e+12.
Simple example
1 cm3 × 1e+12 = 1e+12 fL
1 cubic centimeter = 1e+12 femtoliters.
Real-world example
10 cm3 × 1e+12 = 1e+13 fL
10 cubic centimeters = 1e+13 femtoliters.
Conversion table
| Cubic Centimeter (cm3) | Femtoliter (fL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm3 | 1e+12 fL |
| 5 cm3 | 5e+12 fL |
| 10 cm3 | 1e+13 fL |
| 25 cm3 | 2.5e+13 fL |
| 50 cm3 | 5e+13 fL |
| 100 cm3 | 1e+14 fL |
Reverse conversion: Femtoliter to Cubic Centimeter
1e+12 fL × 1e-12 = 1 cm3
1e+12 femtoliters = 1 cubic centimeter.
cubic centimeters = femtoliters × 1e-12
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Femtoliter to Cubic Centimeter.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
Understanding the Femtoliter (fL)
Femtoliter is 1e-15 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many femtoliters are in 1 cubic centimeter?
1 cubic centimeter equals 1e+12 femtoliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic centimeter to femtoliter?
Multiply the cubic centimeter value by 1e+12. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert femtoliter back to cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 femtoliter equals 1e-12 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 femtoliter?
Femtoliter (fL) is a unit of volume.
Is the cubic centimeter to femtoliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic centimeter and femtoliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1e+12 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.