Convert Cubic Inch to Cubic Centimeter
Convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters instantly. 1 cubic inch = 16.387064 cubic centimeter — use the live calculator, the exact formula, a conversion table and worked examples. Also check the Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Inch converter for the reverse conversion.
Units explained
Cubic Inch
A cubic inch is the volume of a cube one inch on a side (16.387 mL).
Derived by cubing the international inch (25.4 mm).
Used for engine displacement and small-part volumes.
1959 yard agreement.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter is the volume of a cube one centimeter on a side, exactly equal to one milliliter.
Derived from the centimeter; long used in the centimeter–gram–second (CGS) system.
Standard for engine displacement, laboratory volumes and medical dosing (often written cc).
CGS system, 19th c.
Cubic Inch to Cubic Centimeter conversion formula
The relationship between cubic inches and cubic centimeters:
To convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters, multiply the value in cubic inches by 16.387064. To reverse, multiply cubic centimeters by 0.0610237441.
How to use this converter
Type a value into the calculator. The result in cubic centimeters updates as you type. Tap a quick value, copy the result with one click, or use the swap arrow to jump straight to the Cubic Centimeter to Cubic Inch converter for the reverse direction.
Step-by-step: convert cubic inches to cubic centimeters
- Write down the value in cubic inches (in³).
- Multiply that value by the factor 16.387064.
- The product is the equivalent value in cubic centimeters (cm³).
- To reverse, multiply the cubic centimeter value by 0.0610237441.
Worked examples
Example 1 — Convert 1 in³ to cm³:
1 × 16.387064 = 16.387064 cm³
Example 2 — Convert 100 in³ to cm³:
100 × 16.387064 = 1638.7064 cm³
Real-world example — Hair-width scale measurements
A 70-cubic inch measurement (about the diameter of a human hair) is the kind of value materials engineers regularly express in adjacent micro-scale units like cubic centimeters for direct comparison across supplier datasheets.
70 in³ × 16.387064 = 1147.09448 cm³
Real-world example — Paper and film thicknesses
At the thickness of office paper (roughly 3 cubic inches), converting between sub-millimeter units is routine for packaging and printing buyers comparing quotes from metric and US suppliers.
3 in³ × 16.387064 = 49.161192 cm³
Real-world example — Plastic-film thickness alternates
A 150-cubic inch plastic film converts cleanly to cubic centimeters — useful for packaging buyers reconciling supplier datasheets across metric and US measurement systems.
150 in³ × 16.387064 = 2458.0596 cm³
Cubic Inch to Cubic Centimeter conversion table
Standard reference values for converting cubic inches to cubic centimeters:
| Cubic Inch [in³] | Cubic Centimeter [cm³] |
|---|---|
| 0.01 | 0.16387064 |
| 0.1 | 1.6387064 |
| 1 | 16.387064 |
| 2 | 32.774128 |
| 3 | 49.161192 |
| 4 | 65.548256 |
| 5 | 81.93532 |
| 10 | 163.87064 |
| 20 | 327.74128 |
| 30 | 491.61192 |
| 40 | 655.48256 |
| 50 | 819.3532 |
| 100 | 1638.7064 |
| 500 | 8193.532 |
| 1000 | 16387.064 |
Frequently asked questions
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Sources & references
Conversion factor (1 in³ = 16.387064 cm³) verified against the following authoritative sources:
- BIPM — The International System of Units (SI Brochure 9th ed.)
Official BIPM publication defining the seven SI base units (including the meter) and the rules for their use. The global authority on units of measurement.
- NIST — Guide to the SI
US National Institute of Standards and Technology reference covering the SI base and derived units with definitions and usage rules for US technical practice.
- NIST Special Publication 811 — Guide for the Use of the International System of Units
Detailed NIST guide covering exact conversion factors between SI and US customary units along with formatting and rounding conventions.
- NIST — Refinement of values for the yard and pound (Federal Register 1959)
The treaty (signed by US
- International Astronomical Union — System of Astronomical Constants
The IAU defines astronomical units including the AU (149597870700 m exactly) light-year and parsec used in astronomy and astrophysics.