Convert cubic decimeter to cc
Please provide values below to convert cubic decimeter [dm^3] to cc [cc, cm^3], or Convert cc to cubic decimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Decimeter to Cc
1 dm^3 = 1000 cc, cm^3
Example: convert 15 dm^3 to cc, cm^3:
15 dm^3 = 15 × 1000 cc, cm^3 = 15000 cc, cm^3
Cubic Decimeter to Cc Conversion Table
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Cubic Decimeter
A cubic decimeter (dm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one decimeter (10 centimeters).
History/Origin
The cubic decimeter has been used as a standard unit of volume in the metric system since its adoption, primarily for scientific and industrial measurements, as a convenient subdivision of the liter.
Current Use
The cubic decimeter is commonly used in scientific, medical, and industrial contexts to measure liquids and other substances, often interchangeably with liters, since 1 dm^3 equals 1 liter.
Cc
The cubic centimeter (cc or cm^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and medical contexts as a convenient measure of small volumes, especially in fields like medicine and engineering, evolving from the metric system's adoption in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., syringe capacities), automotive engine displacements, and scientific applications, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).