In medicine some things are measured in CCs. What is a CC equal to?

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In medicine some things are measured in CCs. What is a CC equal to?

Question #68437. Asked by kyleisalive.
Last updated Oct 04 2016.

Gnomon
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Gnomon
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cc stands for cubic centimetre. It is equal to a millilitre (1 ml).

Think of a cube, having width, length, and depth of 1 centimeter on each side.

Interesting fact: "cc" should always be written in lower case.

https://www.reference.com/science/cc-liquid-measurement-2d809efa24f30bc

Response last updated by Terry on Oct 04 2016.
Jul 19 2006, 2:12 AM

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niale
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niale
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A unit of volume equal to one thousandth (10-3) of a liter or to one milliliter.

Response last updated by Terry on Oct 04 2016.
Jul 18 2006, 11:27 PM

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What-A-Mess
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What-A-Mess

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1 cubic centimeter = 1 milliliter = 1 gram of distilled water.

Jul 19 2006, 5:16 AM

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5cc = 1 teaspoon

Jul 19 2006, 9:02 AM

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HikerBush
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HikerBush

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cc is cubic centimetre. See more medical measurements and conversions here:

http://www.simetric.co.uk/si_medical.htm

Response last updated by postcards2go on Aug 21 2016.
Dec 02 2008, 3:29 PM