Volume
Ltocm³
Convert litres (L) to cubic centimetres (cm³).
Factor1 L = 1000 cm³
Converter
L
Accepts numbers or expressions, e.g. 150 + 14.7
Result
cm³
Rendered to 6 significant figures.
Formula
Formula
cm³ = L × 1000
Multiply any value in litres by 1000 to obtain the value in cubic centimetres.
Worked example
Convert 1 L to cm³.
- 01Start with 1 L.
- 02Multiply by the conversion factor: 1 × 1000 = 1000 cm³.
Result1 L = 1000 cm³
Conversion table
| L | cm³ |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1000 |
| 2 | 2000 |
| 5 | 5000 |
| 10 | 10000 |
| 20 | 20000 |
| 50 | 50000 |
| 100 | 1.0000e+5 |
| 200 | 2.0000e+5 |
| 500 | 5.0000e+5 |
| 1000 | 1.0000e+6 |
Reference values rounded to 5 significant figures for display.
FAQ
What is the conversion factor from L to cm³?
1 L equals 1000 cm³. To convert, multiply the value in litres by 1000.
How do I convert 1 L to cm³?
1 L = 1000 cm³. For any value, multiply by 1000.
How do I convert cm³ back to L?
Divide by the same factor — or equivalently, multiply by 0.001. So 1 cm³ = 0.001 L.
When would I need to convert litre to cubic centimetre?
Volume conversions are used for tank sizing, batch calculations, and bridging between vendor specs (gallons, barrels, ft³) and process documentation (m³, litres).
Is the conversion exact?
The factor shown is precise to at least 7 significant figures. For most process-engineering work this is far better than instrument accuracy. For metrology or trade applications, refer to the relevant national standard (NIST, BIPM, ISO 80000).