1 milliliter (ml) is equal to 1 cubic centimeter (cm³) because they are both units that measure volume, but in different systems.
- A milliliter is a unit of volume in the metric system used to measure liquids.
- A cubic centimeter is a unit of volume in the metric system used to measure solids, especially when describing the volume of objects or materials in three dimensions.
Here’s the connection:
- 1 milliliter is defined as the volume of a cube that measures 1 cm on each side.
- A cubic centimeter (cm³) is simply a cube with each side measuring 1 cm, so its volume is 1 cm x 1 cm x 1 cm = 1 cm³.
Since both units measure the same volume in different contexts, they are equal to each other: 1 ml = 1 cm³.