Convert cubic centimeter to cubic decimeter
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to cubic decimeter [dm^3], or Convert cubic decimeter to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Decimeter
1 cm^3 = 0.001 dm^3
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to dm^3:
15 cm^3 = 15 × 0.001 dm^3 = 0.015 dm^3
Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Decimeter 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).
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.