Kubikcentimeter

Kubikcentimeter, abbreviated cm^3, is a unit of volume equal to the space occupied by a cube with edges of one centimeter. In SI terms it is defined as 1 cm^3 = (0.01 m)^3 = 1 × 10^-6 cubic meters. In everyday use this volume is also expressed as one milliliter, so 1 cm^3 = 1 mL, and consequently 1 liter equals 1000 cm^3.

Usage and context: cm^3 is commonly used to measure small volumes, such as liquids in syringes, chemical solutions, and laboratory samples. In medicine and pharmacology, dosages are often stated in milliliters, which are equivalent to cubic centimeters for volume.

Engine displacement is frequently described in cubic centimeters (cc), especially in automotive and motorcycle contexts, though the measurement is the same as cm^3 (1 cc = 1 cm^3 = 0.001 L).

Relationship to other units: 1 dm^3 = 1000 cm^3; 1 L = 1000 cm^3; 1 m^3 = 1,000,000 cm^3. The cm^3 unit persists in many scientific and technical fields, but liter and milliliter are often preferred for everyday use to reduce ambiguity.

Nomenclature: The standard symbol cm^3 is widely recognized and used across languages. The unit is part of the metric system and represents the same volume as the cubic centimeter.