Unit 13 Contents

Metric Units of Volume

A common metric unit of volume is the cubic centimeter. A cubic centimeter (cc) is the volume of a cube that is 1 centimeter long on each side.

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A milliliter (1 ml) is another metric unit of volume. It is the same as 1 cubic centimeter.

1 cubic centimeter = 1 milliliter

A liter (l) is a metric unit used to measure the volume of large objects. One liter holds 1000 milliliters. It also holds 1000 cubic centimeters.

1 liter = 1000 cubic centimeters
1 liter = 1000 milliliters

1. 150 cubic centimeters = __________ milliliters
2. 4 liters = ____________ cubic centimeters
3. 3 liters = ____________ milliliters
4. 75 milliliters = __________ cubic centimeters