Convert cubic centimeter to hectoliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to hectoliter [hL], or Convert hectoliter to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Hectoliter
1 cm^3 = 1e-05 hL
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to hL:
15 cm^3 = 15 × 1e-05 hL = 0.00015 hL
Cubic Centimeter to Hectoliter 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).
Hectoliter
A hectoliter (hL) is a unit of volume equal to 100 liters.
History/Origin
The hectoliter is part of the metric system, introduced in the 19th century alongside other metric units for standardization of measurements worldwide.
Current Use
Hectoliters are commonly used in the beverage industry, especially for measuring wine, beer, and other liquid quantities, as well as in agriculture and food production for larger volume measurements.