Is cc the same as mL?

Yes, exactly. 1 cc = 1 cm³ = 1 mL. The terms are interchangeable in medicine and science. The mL abbreviation is preferred by modern standards, but cc remains common in medical and automotive contexts.

What does cc mean in engine size?

Engine displacement in cc (cubic centimeters) is the total swept volume of all cylinders. A 1,500 cc engine = 1.5 litres = 1,500 mL.

How many cc in a 10 mL syringe?

Exactly 10 cc. Syringes use cc and mL interchangeably because 1 cc = 1 mL.

cc to mL Converter

1 cc = 1 mL exactly. Cubic centimeters and milliliters are equivalent units of volume. No conversion needed.

Formula

mL = cc × 1 (exact equivalence)

Worked example

A medical syringe is labelled 5 cc. This equals exactly 5 mL of fluid.

Quick reference table

cm³	mL
0.1	0.1
0.5	0.5
1	1
2	2
5	5
10	10
20	20
50	50
100	100
500	500

Unit definitions

Cubic Centimeter (cm³)

The cubic centimeter (cc or cm³) is the volume of a cube with sides of 1 cm. Widely used in medicine, automotive, and engineering.

Milliliter (mL)

The milliliter (mL) is 1/1000 of a liter. Defined as exactly equal to 1 cm³ since 1964.

Common use cases

Medical syringes and dosing
Engine displacement (e.g. 1500 cc)
Laboratory measurements
3D printing volume estimation

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Frequently asked questions

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