Cubic metric volume unit.
Cubic Centimeters to Microliters Converter — cm3 to uL
Convert Cubic Centimeter (cm3) to Microliter (uL) using the exact conversion factor (1 cubic centimeter = 1,000 microliter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Cubic Centimeters to Microliters 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.
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Result = input x 1e-6 / 1e-9.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Cubic Centimeters to Microliters
Cubic Centimeter and Microliter 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 microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Formula
microliters = cubic centimeters × 1000
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 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct cubic centimeter-to-microliter factor of 1000.
Simple example
1 cm3 × 1000 = 1,000 uL
1 cubic centimeter = 1,000 microliters.
Real-world example
10 cm3 × 1000 = 10,000 uL
10 cubic centimeters = 10,000 microliters.
Conversion table
| Cubic Centimeter (cm3) | Microliter (uL) |
|---|---|
| 1 cm3 | 1,000 uL |
| 5 cm3 | 5,000 uL |
| 10 cm3 | 10,000 uL |
| 25 cm3 | 25,000 uL |
| 50 cm3 | 50,000 uL |
| 100 cm3 | 100,000 uL |
Reverse conversion: Microliter to Cubic Centimeter
1 uL × 0.001 = 0.001 cm3
1 microliter = 0.001 cubic centimeters.
cubic centimeters = microliters × 0.001
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Microliter to Cubic Centimeter.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
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Frequently asked questions
How many microliters are in 1 cubic centimeter?
1 cubic centimeter equals 1,000 microliters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert cubic centimeter to microliter?
Multiply the cubic centimeter value by 1000. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert microliter back to cubic centimeter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 microliter equals 0.001 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 microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
Is the cubic centimeter to microliter conversion exact?
Yes. Both cubic centimeter and microliter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 1000 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.