Calculate cubic inches from cc, or cc from cubic inches, in one step. One cubic inch equals 16.387064 cc, plus liters, milliliters, and cubic feet.
Cc to Inches Formula
"Cc to inches" means converting a volume in cubic centimeters (cc) to cubic inches (in³). Both are units of volume, so the conversion is a fixed ratio. One cubic inch equals 16.387064 cc. To go from cc to cubic inches, divide by 16.387064:
CI = CC / 16.387064
To go the other way, from cubic inches back to cc, multiply by 16.387064:
CC = CI * 16.387064
Where:
- CC = volume in cubic centimeters (cc, same as milliliters)
- CI = volume in cubic inches (in³)
- 16.387064 = the number of cubic centimeters in one cubic inch
The converter has two modes. In the cc to cubic inches mode you enter a value in cc and it divides by 16.387064. In the cubic inches to cc mode you enter a value in cubic inches and it multiplies by 16.387064. Turning on the more units option also reports the same volume in liters, milliliters, cubic feet, and cubic meters, and lets you set how many decimal places the results use. This conversion is most often used for engine displacement, where engine size is listed in cc and in cubic inches (CID).
Common Cc to Cubic Inch Conversions
Because the ratio is a fixed number, it helps to see common values side by side. Use this table for quick reference or to check the calculator. Engine sizes are a typical use, so a few common displacements are included.
| Cubic Centimeters (cc) | Cubic Inches (in³) |
|---|---|
| 50 cc | 3.05 in³ |
| 100 cc | 6.10 in³ |
| 500 cc | 30.51 in³ |
| 1,000 cc | 61.02 in³ |
| 2,000 cc | 122.05 in³ |
| 5,735 cc | 350.00 in³ |
The same volume can also be expressed in other units. These are the values the calculator can show when you turn on more units.
| Unit | Value of 1,000 cc |
|---|---|
| Cubic inches | 61.0237 in³ |
| Liters | 1 L |
| Milliliters | 1,000 mL |
| Cubic feet | 0.0353 ft³ |
Example Problems
Example 1: Cc to cubic inches. You have a 1,000 cc engine and want its size in cubic inches. Divide by 16.387064: 1,000 / 16.387064 = 61.02 cubic inches.
Example 2: Cubic inches to cc. An engine is rated at 350 cubic inches and you want the value in cc. Multiply by 16.387064: 350 x 16.387064 = 5,735.5 cc, or about 5.7 liters.
FAQ
How many cc are in a cubic inch? One cubic inch equals 16.387064 cc. This is a fixed conversion, so the number never changes. To find cc from cubic inches, multiply by 16.387064.
How do you convert cc to cubic inches? Divide the number of cc by 16.387064. For example, 2,000 cc equals 2,000 / 16.387064 = 122.05 cubic inches. To reverse it, multiply the cubic inches by 16.387064 to get cc.
Is cc the same as milliliters? Yes. One cubic centimeter equals exactly one milliliter, so 1,000 cc is the same volume as 1,000 mL or 1 liter. Cubic inches are a different system, which is why the 16.387064 factor is needed.
