Convert cubic centimeter to kiloliter
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to kiloliter [kL], or Convert kiloliter to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Kiloliter
1 cm^3 = 1e-06 kL
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to kL:
15 cm^3 = 15 × 1e-06 kL = 1.5e-05 kL
Cubic Centimeter to Kiloliter Conversion Table
| cubic centimeter | kiloliter |
|---|
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).
Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.