Milliliter

Milliliter

A milliliter (also spelled millilitre; SI symbol ml or mL) is a non-SI metric system unit of volume that is equal to one thousandth of a litre. It is a non-SI unit accepted for use with the International System of Units (SI). It is exactly equivalent to 1 cubic centimetre (cm³, or, non-standard, cc).

Definition

The milliliter is defined as one thousandth of a liter. The international spelling for this unit is litre, and the recommended abbreviation is L, although the abbreviation l is also widely used. In the United States, the spelling is liter and the abbreviation is L.

Usage

Milliliters are used in the laboratory and medical field for volumes such as small quantities of liquids, reagents, and solutions. They are also used in the food industry for measurements in cooking recipes, food labeling, and more.

Conversion

One milliliter is equal to one cubic centimeter. This is because the volume of a cube with sides of 1 centimeter is 1 cubic centimeter, and there are 1,000 cubic centimeters in a liter. Therefore, 1 milliliter = 1 cubic centimeter.

See also

• Cubic centimeter
• Litre
• Metric system
• International System of Units

References

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