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Definition: This converter shows the direct equivalence between milliliters (ml) and cubic centimeters (cm³).
Purpose: It demonstrates the 1:1 relationship between these two volume units, which is useful in scientific and engineering calculations.
The conversion uses the fundamental relationship:
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Explanation: By definition in the metric system, 1 milliliter is exactly equal to 1 cubic centimeter.
Details: Understanding this equivalence is crucial in fields like chemistry, medicine, and engineering where precise volume measurements are needed.
Tips: Enter any volume in milliliters to see its equivalent in cubic centimeters. The default value shows 100 ml = 100 cm³.
Q1: Why are ml and cm³ equivalent?
A: The metric system was designed this way - 1 ml was defined as the volume of 1 cm × 1 cm × 1 cm.
Q2: Is this conversion exact?
A: Yes, this is an exact definition, not an approximation.
Q3: When would I need this conversion?
A: When working with laboratory equipment (marked in ml) but needing dimensions in cm, or when converting between liquid and solid measurements.
Q4: Does temperature affect this conversion?
A: No, unlike weight-volume conversions, this is a direct unit equivalence unaffected by temperature.
Q5: What about other volume units?
A: 1000 ml = 1 liter = 1000 cm³ = 1 dm³ (cubic decimeter).