Liter to cc Converter
This free liter cc converter converts liters to cc (cubic centimeters) and cc to liters instantly, with milliliters, cubic inches and US fluid ounces included. 1 liter = 1,000 cc exactly, so every result on this page is exact to the displayed decimals.
Convert liters and cc
To convert liter to cc, enter an amount in liters and read the cc result. To convert cc to liters, swap the units.
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Quick conversion tables
Common searches: 1 liter to cc = 1,000 cc · 2 liter to cc = 2,000 cc · how many cc in a liter? Exactly 1,000.
Liters to cc
| Liters | cc |
|---|---|
| 0.25 L | 250 cc |
| 0.5 L | 500 cc |
| 1 L | 1,000 cc |
| 2 L | 2,000 cc |
| 2.5 L | 2,500 cc |
| 5 L | 5,000 cc |
| 10 L | 10,000 cc |
cc to liters
| cc | Liters |
|---|---|
| 150 cc | 0.15 L |
| 250 cc | 0.25 L |
| 500 cc | 0.5 L |
| 650 cc | 0.65 L |
| 1,000 cc | 1 L |
| 1,500 cc | 1.5 L |
| 2,000 cc | 2 L |
Engine sizes: cc to liters
Engine displacement is usually rated in cc. This engine cc to liters reference shows what common ratings mean in liters:
Worked examples
1 liter to cc
Input: 1 liter
- 1 L × 1,000 cc/L = 1,000 cc
Result: 1,000 cc
2.5 liters to cc
Input: 2.5 liters
- 2.5 L × 1,000 cc/L = 2,500 cc
Result: 2,500 cc
650 cc motorcycle engine to liters
Input: 650 cc
- 650 cc ÷ 1,000 cc/L = 0.65 L
Result: 0.65 L
12 US fluid ounces to liters
Input: 12 US fl oz
- 1 fl oz = 29.5735295625 mL
- 12 fl oz × 29.5735295625 = 354.88235475 mL
- 354.88235475 mL ÷ 1,000 = 0.3548823548 L
Result: 0.3548823548 L
Exact definitions used
liter to cubic centimeters, exact by the SI definition of the litre
exact, three names for the same volume
exact, from 1 in = 2.54 cm
exact, from 231 in³ per US gallon
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Frequently asked questions
How many cc are in a liter?
There are exactly 1,000 cc in one liter. The conversion is fixed: 1 L = 1,000 cc, so multiply any number of liters by 1,000 to get cc.
How many liters are in 1 cc?
One cc equals 0.001 liters. Divide cc by 1,000 to get liters: 150 cc ÷ 1,000 = 0.15 L.
Is 1 cc the same as 1 mL?
Yes. 1 cc = 1 cm³ = 1 mL exactly. They are three names for the same volume.
How do I convert liters to cc?
To convert liter to cc, multiply the number of liters by 1,000. Example: 2.5 L × 1,000 = 2,500 cc.
How do I convert cc to liters?
Divide the number of cc by 1,000. Example: 650 cc ÷ 1,000 = 0.65 L.
How many cc is 2 liters?
2 liters = 2,000 cc exactly (2 × 1,000).
Is cc the same as cm³?
Yes. cc is shorthand for cubic centimeter, so 1 cc = 1 cm³ exactly.
What does 150cc mean on a motorcycle?
150cc is the engine displacement: 150 cubic centimeters, which equals 0.15 liters. It is the total volume swept by all pistons in one cycle.
What does 1000cc mean?
1000cc = 1 liter exactly. A 1000cc sportbike has a 1.0 L engine; a 2.0 L car engine is 2,000 cc.
How many cc are in a cubic inch?
One cubic inch = 16.387064 cc exactly, because 1 in = 2.54 cm. Example: 100 in³ = 1,638.7064 cc.
How many liters are in a US fluid ounce?
One US fluid ounce = 0.0295735295625 liters exactly. A 12 fl oz can therefore holds 0.3548823548 L.
Why are small engines rated in cc instead of liters?
Convention and precision: 150 cc reads more clearly than 0.15 L. Larger engines switch to liters, e.g. a 2,000 cc car engine is sold as 2.0 L.
Does cc measure mass or volume?
cc measures volume only. To convert a volume to a mass you need the density of the substance; use our liter-to-kg conversion tool for liter to kilogram via density.
How many mL are in a liter?
There are exactly 1,000 mL in one liter, the same as 1,000 cc.
Which is bigger, 1 cc or 1 mL?
Neither: they are equal. 1 cc = 1 mL = 1 cm³ exactly.
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