Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Microliters to Cubic Centimeters Converter — uL to cm3
Convert Microliter (uL) to Cubic Centimeter (cm3) using the exact conversion factor (1 microliter = 0.001 cubic centimeter). See the formula, worked examples, and conversion table.
Microliters to Cubic Centimeters converter
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Volume Converter
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.
Cubic metric volume unit.
Result = input x 1e-9 / 1e-6.
Volume uses the cubic meter as the base unit.
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About Converting Microliters to Cubic Centimeters
Microliter and Cubic Centimeter 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: Microliter is 0.000001 liter units, and cubic metric volume unit.
Formula
cubic centimeters = microliters × 0.001
This factor comes from each unit's defined relationship to the category's base unit: 1 microliter equals 1e-9 base units, and 1 cubic centimeter equals 0.000001 base units, so dividing one by the other gives the direct microliter-to-cubic centimeter factor of 0.001.
Simple example
1 uL × 0.001 = 0.001 cm3
1 microliter = 0.001 cubic centimeters.
Real-world example
10 uL × 0.001 = 0.01 cm3
10 microliters = 0.01 cubic centimeters.
Conversion table
| Microliter (uL) | Cubic Centimeter (cm3) |
|---|---|
| 1 uL | 0.001 cm3 |
| 5 uL | 0.005 cm3 |
| 10 uL | 0.01 cm3 |
| 25 uL | 0.025 cm3 |
| 50 uL | 0.05 cm3 |
| 100 uL | 0.1 cm3 |
Reverse conversion: Cubic Centimeter to Microliter
0.001 cm3 × 1000 = 1 uL
0.001 cubic centimeters = 1 microliters.
microliters = cubic centimeters × 1000
For a page dedicated to this direction, see Cubic Centimeter to Microliter.
Understanding the Microliter (uL)
Microliter is 0.000001 liter units.
Understanding the Cubic Centimeter (cm3)
Cubic metric volume unit.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cubic centimeters are in 1 microliter?
1 microliter equals 0.001 cubic centimeters, using the exact defined conversion factor rather than an estimate.
How do I convert microliter to cubic centimeter?
Multiply the microliter value by 0.001. The converter above does this instantly to whatever precision you set.
How do I convert cubic centimeter back to microliter?
Use the reverse factor: 1 cubic centimeter equals 1,000 microliters. You can also use the swap control in the converter above to flip the direction instantly.
What is a microliter?
Microliter (uL) is a unit of volume.
What is a cubic centimeter?
Cubic Centimeter (cm3) is a unit of volume.
Is the microliter to cubic centimeter conversion exact?
Yes. Both microliter and cubic centimeter are defined by fixed standards rather than physical artifacts, so the factor of 0.001 used above is exact to as many digits as you choose to display.