Convert volume units — liters, gallons, cups, milliliters, cubic meters, barrels and more.
| Unit | Name | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 cm³ | 4.22676e-06 cup | |
| 0.01 cm³ | 4.22676e-05 cup | |
| 0.1 cm³ | 0.000422676 cup | |
| 1 cm³ | 0.00422676 cup | |
| 5 cm³ | 0.0211338 cup | |
| 10 cm³ | 0.0422676 cup | |
| 50 cm³ | 0.211338 cup | |
| 100 cm³ | 0.422676 cup | |
| 1000 cm³ | 4.22676 cup |
Common cubic centimeter values converted to us cup — factor: 1 cm³ = 0.004227 cup
| Cubic Centimeter (cm³) | US Cup (cup) | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cm³ | 0.004227 cup | — |
| 5 cm³ | 0.02113 cup | — |
| 10 cm³ | 0.04227 cup | — |
| 15 cm³ | 0.0634 cup | — |
| 30 cm³ | 0.1268 cup | — |
| 60 cm³ | 0.2536 cup | — |
| 100 cm³ | 0.4227 cup | — |
| 150 cm³ | 0.634 cup | — |
| 240 cm³ | 1.014 cup | — |
| 355 cm³ | 1.5 cup | — |
| 500 cm³ | 2.113 cup | — |
| 750 cm³ | 3.17 cup | — |
| 1,000 cm³ | 4.227 cup | — |
| 1,500 cm³ | 6.34 cup | — |
| 3,785 cm³ | 16 cup | — |
Converting cubic centimeter to us cup comes up frequently in cooking, chemistry, medicine, and engineering. A recipe written in metric units may need to be adapted for a kitchen using us cup, or a laboratory protocol may specify volumes in cubic centimeter that need to be measured with equipment calibrated in us cup.
In everyday use, knowing that 5 cm³ = 0.02113 cup and 10 cm³ = 0.04227 cup covers most common situations. For bulk calculations, 100 cm³ = 0.4227 cup is a useful anchor. The reverse conversion — us cup back to cubic centimeter — uses the factor 236.6, so 1 cup = 236.6 cm³.
All conversions use the internationally recognized factor of exactly 1 cm³ = 0.004227 cup. Calculations are performed in IEEE 754 double-precision floating point, giving accuracy to at least 8 significant figures — more than sufficient for any practical application.
Formula: US Cup = Cubic Centimeter × 0.0042267571
Multiply any cubic centimeter value by 0.0042267571 to get us cup. One cubic centimeter equals 0.0042267571 cup.
Reverse: Cubic Centimeter = US Cup × 236.588
1 cm³ = 0.0042267571 cup. Memorize this for instant mental estimates.
Use 0.0042 as a quick mental factor. Multiply your cubic centimeters value by this to estimate US cups.
To verify: multiply your result by 236.588 to recover the original cm³ value.
Reports tumor volumes, implant dimensions, and organ measurements in cubic centimeters (cc).
Specifies engine displacement in cc: 1000 cc = one liter of swept volume.
Measures specimen volume in cm³ to calculate density for new materials.
Calculates volumes of impression materials, fillings, and bone grafts in cc.
Prepares standard solutions using volumetric glassware graduated in mL (= cm³).
Designs drug delivery capsules with active ingredient volumes in cubic centimeters.
The cubic centimeter (also cc or mL) is the volume of a cube measuring 1 cm on each side. It has been part of the CGS system since the 19th century, formalized by the British Association for the Advancement of Science in 1874.
In medicine and pharmacy, the cc is the preferred volume notation for injection doses, IV drips, and surgical implants. Automotive engineers use cc to express engine displacement.
Interesting fact: Because 1 mL = 1 cm³ exactly, the units are fully interchangeable — medical staff say 'cc' while chemists say 'mL'.
The US customary cup is defined as exactly 8 US fluid ounces, or 236.588 mL. It was standardized by Fannie Farmer in her 1896 cookbook The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book.
The cup is the backbone of US baking: nearly every American recipe uses cup measurements for flour, sugar, butter, and liquids. Standard sets include 1 cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup, and ¼ cup.
Interesting fact: Australia uses a metric cup of 250 mL, slightly larger than the US cup, which can cause recipe confusion in international cooking.