Convert cubic centimeter to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Megaliter
1 cm^3 = 1e-09 ML
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to ML:
15 cm^3 = 15 × 1e-09 ML = 1.5e-08 ML
Cubic Centimeter to Megaliter Conversion Table
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Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.