Cubic Centimeters to Ounces [water]
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1 cubic centimeter (cu cm) = 0.035273962 ounce (oz). Cubic Centimeter (cu cm) is a unit of Volume used in Metric system. Ounce (oz) is a unit of Weight used in Standard system. Please note this is volume to weight conversion, this conversion is valid only for pure water at temperature 4 °C.
US oz = 28.349523125 g
US fl oz = 29.5735295625 ml (milliliters) = 29.5735295625 g (grams) of pure water at temperature 4 °C.
US cup = 8 fl oz = 236.5882365 ml (milliliters) = 236.5882365 g (grams) of pure water at temperature 4 °C.

Cubic Centimeters - A Unit of Volume

Definition of the Cubic Centimeter

A cubic centimeter (symbol cm3 or cc) is a commonly used unit of volume that corresponds to the volume of a cube with sides of 1 centimeter (0.01 meter) in length. It is also equivalent to 1 milliliter, which is a unit of volume in the metric system.

One cubic centimeter is equal to 0.000001 cubic meters, 0.06102374 cubic inches, or 0.000264172 gallons.

History of the Cubic Centimeter

The cubic centimeter is derived from the centimeter, which is a unit of length that was introduced in France in 1795 as part of the metric system. The centimeter was defined as one hundredth of a meter, which is the base unit of length in the metric system. The meter was originally defined as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a meridian, but later redefined based on various physical standards, such as a platinum-iridium bar and a wavelength of light. The current definition of the meter, adopted in 1983, is based on the speed of light in vacuum.

The cubic centimeter was first used as a unit of volume for measuring liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, oil, air, and oxygen. The cubic centimeter was also used for measuring some solids, such as sugar, salt, and flour. The cubic centimeter was adopted as a standard unit of measure in many countries that use the metric system, such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden.

How to Convert Cubic Centimeters

To convert cubic centimeters to other units of volume, you need to multiply or divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert cubic centimeters to cubic meters, multiply by 0.000001.
  • Example: 2 cm3 × 0.000001 = 0.000002 m3
• To convert cubic centimeters to cubic inches, multiply by 0.06102374.
  • Example: 2 cm3 × 0.06102374 = 0.12204748 in3
• To convert cubic centimeters to milliliters or liters, multiply by 1 or divide by 1000 respectively.
  • Example: 2 cm3 × 1 = 2 mL or 2 cm3 ÷ 1000 = 0.002 L
• To convert cubic centimeters to gallons (US liquid), multiply by 0.000264172.
  • Example: 2 cm3 × 0.000264172 = 0.000528344 gal
• To convert cubic centimeters to bushels (US), multiply by 0.00002837825.
  • Example: 2 cm3 × 0.00002837825 = 0.0000567565 bu
• To convert cubic centimeters to barrels (oil), multiply by 0.00000628981.
  • Example: 2 cm3 × 0.00000628981 = 0.00001257962 bbl

To convert other units of volume to cubic centimeters, you need to divide by the appropriate conversion factor. Here are some common conversion factors and examples:

• To convert cubic meters to cubic centimeters, divide by 0.000001.
  • Example: 0.000002 m3 ÷ 0.000001 = 2 cm3
• To convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters, divide by 0.06102374.
  • Example: 0.12204748 in3 ÷ 0.06102374 = 2 cm3
• To convert milliliters or liters to cubic centimeters, divide by 1 or multiply by 1000 respectively.
  • Example: 2 mL ÷ 1 = 2 cm3 or 0.002 L × 1000 = 2 cm3
• To convert gallons (US liquid) to cubic centimeters, divide by 0.000264172.
  • Example: 0.000528344 gal ÷ 0.000264172 = 2 cm3
• To convert bushels (US) to cubic centimeters, divide by 0.00002837825.
  • Example: 0.0000567565 bu ÷ 0.00002837825 = 2 cm3
• To convert barrels (oil) to cubic centimeters, divide by 0.00000628981.
  • Example: 0.00001257962 bbl ÷ 0.00000628981 = 2 cm3

Where Cubic Centimeters are Used

Cubic centimeters are used for measuring various materials and substances in different countries and applications.

Some examples are:

• In many countries that use the metric system, cubic centimeters are used for measuring liquids and gases, such as water, milk, juice, soda, beer, wine, oil, fuel, air, and oxygen.
• In some countries that use the imperial system, such as the United States and Canada, cubic centimeters are used for measuring some liquids and gases, such as medicine, perfume, ink, and blood.
• In the medical industry, cubic centimeters are used for measuring blood volume, urine output, and intravenous fluid administration.
• In the scientific industry, cubic centimeters are used for measuring chemical solutions, reactions, and concentrations.
• In the automotive industry, cubic centimeters are used for measuring the engine displacement of motorcycles and scooters.

Example Conversions of Cubic Centimeters to Other Units

Here are some example conversions of cubic centimeters to other units of volume:

• 1 cm3 = 0.000001 m3
• 1 cm3 = 0.06102374 in3
• 1 cm3 = 1 mL or 0.001 L
• 1 cm3 = 0.000264172 gal
• 1 cm3 = 0.00002837825 bu
• 1 cm3 = 0.00000628981 bbl

Definition of the Ounce

The ounce is defined differently in different systems of measurement. The most common ounce is the international avoirdupois ounce, which is equal to 28.349523125 grams or 437.5 grains. This is the ounce that is used for most purposes, such as measuring food, postal items, fabric, paper and boxing gloves. The avoirdupois ounce is one-sixteenth of an avoirdupois pound, which is defined as 7000 grains.

Another ounce is the international troy ounce, which is equal to 31.1034768 grams or 480 grains. This is the ounce that is used for measuring precious metals and gems, such as gold, silver, platinum and diamonds. The troy ounce is one-twelfth of a troy pound, which is defined as 5760 grains.

A third ounce is the apothecaries’ ounce, which is also equal to 480 grains, but it is divided into eight drams instead of twelve pennyweights like the troy ounce. The apothecaries’ ounce is used for measuring medicines and drugs.

There are also other historical or regional ounces that have different values, such as the Spanish ounce, the French ounce, the Portuguese ounce, the Roman/Italian ounce, the Dutch metric ounce and the Chinese metric ounce.

How to Convert Ounces

Ounces can be converted to other units of weight by using conversion factors or formulas. Here are some examples of how to convert ounces to other units of weight in the US customary system and the SI system:

• To convert ounces to pounds, divide by 16. For example, 32 oz = 32/16 = 2 lb.
• To convert ounces to tons (short), divide by 32000. For example, 64000 oz = 64000/32000 = 2 tons.
• To convert ounces to grams, multiply by 28.349523125. For example, 4 oz = 4 x 28.349523125 = 113.3980925 g.
• To convert ounces to kilograms, multiply by 0.028349523125. For example, 8 oz = 8 x 0.028349523125 = 0.226796185 kg.
• To convert ounces to milligrams, multiply by 28349.523125. For example, 2 oz = 2 x 28349.523125 = 56699.04625 mg.
• To convert ounces to micrograms, multiply by 28349523.125. For example, 1 oz = 1 x 28349523.125 = 28349523.125 µg.

Where Ounces are Used

Ounces are used in different countries and regions for different applications and purposes. Here are some examples of where ounces are used:

• In the United States, ounces are used for measuring packaged foods and food portions, postal items, areal density of fabric and paper, boxing gloves and firearms.
• In the United Kingdom, ounces are used for measuring food portions and ingredients, woolen cloth and gold bullion.
• In Canada, ounces are used for measuring food portions and ingredients, precious metals and gems and liquor bottles.
• In Australia and New Zealand, ounces are used for measuring food portions and ingredients, precious metals and gems and baby weights.
• In China, ounces are used for measuring tea leaves and pearls.
• In India, ounces are used for measuring gold ornaments and silk fabrics.

History of Ounces

Ounces have a long history that dates back to ancient times. Here are some highlights of the history of ounces:

• The uncia was an ancient Roman unit of measurement that was one-twelfth of a Roman pound or libra. It was also used as a unit of volume and area.
• The uncia was borrowed into Old English as ynsan or yndsan from a Vulgar Latin form with ts for c before i (palatalization). This became inch in modern English.
• The uncia was also borrowed into Middle English through Anglo-Norman and Middle French as unce, once or ounce. This became ounce in modern English.
• The ounce was divided into different fractions and multiples, such as the dram, the pennyweight, the scruple and the mark.
• The ounce was used in different systems of measurement, such as the imperial system, the US customary system, the troy system and the apothecaries’ system.
• The ounce was standardized by international agreements, such as the international yard and pound agreement of 1959 and the international troy ounce agreement of 1958.

Example Conversions of Ounces to Other Units

Here are some examples of conversions of ounces to other units of weight:

• 1 oz = 0.0625 lb
• 1 oz = 0.00003125 ton
• 1 oz = 28.349523125 g
• 1 oz = 0.028349523125 kg
• 1 oz = 28349.523125 mg
• 1 oz = 28349523.125 µg
• 1 oz = 0.911458333 troy oz
• 1 oz = 0.911458333 apothecaries’ oz
• 1 oz = 1.041666667 Spanish oz
• 1 oz = 0.927272727 French oz