Convert kiloliter to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert kiloliter [kL] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to kiloliter.
How to Convert Kiloliter to Cubic Centimeter
1 kL = 1000000 cm^3
Example: convert 15 kL to cm^3:
15 kL = 15 × 1000000 cm^3 = 15000000 cm^3
Kiloliter to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Kiloliter
A kiloliter (kL) is a unit of volume equal to 1,000 liters.
History/Origin
The kiloliter originated from the metric system as a larger unit for measuring volume, primarily used in scientific and industrial contexts since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Kiloliters are used today in fields such as water management, agriculture, and industry to measure large quantities of liquids efficiently.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).