Convert cc to megaliter
Please provide values below to convert cc [cc, cm^3] to megaliter [ML], or Convert megaliter to cc.
How to Convert Cc to Megaliter
1 cc, cm^3 = 1e-09 ML
Example: convert 15 cc, cm^3 to ML:
15 cc, cm^3 = 15 × 1e-09 ML = 1.5e-08 ML
Cc to Megaliter Conversion Table
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Cc
The cubic centimeter (cc or cm^3) is a unit of volume representing the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and medical contexts as a convenient measure of small volumes, especially in fields like medicine and engineering, evolving from the metric system's adoption in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., syringe capacities), automotive engine displacements, and scientific applications, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).
Megaliter
A megaliter (ML) is a unit of volume equal to one million liters.
History/Origin
The megaliter is part of the metric system, introduced as a larger unit for measuring large volumes, especially in water management and environmental contexts, following the adoption of the metric system in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Current Use
Megaliters are used today in fields such as hydrology, water resource management, and environmental science to quantify large volumes of liquids, particularly water.