Convert cubic inch to cubic millimeter
Please provide values below to convert cubic inch [in^3] to cubic millimeter [mm^3], or Convert cubic millimeter to cubic inch.
How to Convert Cubic Inch to Cubic Millimeter
1 in^3 = 16387.064 mm^3
Example: convert 15 in^3 to mm^3:
15 in^3 = 15 × 16387.064 mm^3 = 245805.96 mm^3
Cubic Inch to Cubic Millimeter Conversion Table
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Cubic Inch
A cubic inch is a unit of volume measurement representing the volume of a cube with edges one inch long.
History/Origin
The cubic inch has been used historically in the United States and other countries that employ imperial units, primarily for measuring small volumes such as engine displacements and packaging, dating back to the adoption of the imperial system.
Current Use
Today, the cubic inch is still used in certain industries like automotive and manufacturing to specify engine sizes, engine displacements, and small volume measurements, especially in the United States.
Cubic Millimeter
A cubic millimeter (mm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube measuring 1 millimeter on each side.
History/Origin
The cubic millimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts for precise measurements of small volumes, especially in fields like biology and materials science, as a subdivision of the cubic centimeter and cubic meter units.
Current Use
It is currently used in scientific research, medical measurements, and engineering to quantify small volumes accurately, particularly in microscopy, microfluidics, and material testing.