Convert fluid ounce (UK) to cubic centimeter
Please provide values below to convert fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)] to cubic centimeter [cm^3], or Convert cubic centimeter to fluid ounce (UK).
How to Convert Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter
1 fl oz (UK) = 28.41306 cm^3
Example: convert 15 fl oz (UK) to cm^3:
15 fl oz (UK) = 15 × 28.41306 cm^3 = 426.1959 cm^3
Fluid Ounce (Uk) to Cubic Centimeter Conversion Table
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Fluid Ounce (Uk)
A fluid ounce (UK) is a unit of volume measurement equal to 28.413 milliliters, used primarily in the United Kingdom for measuring liquids.
History/Origin
The UK fluid ounce has origins in the imperial system established in 1824, derived from the imperial gallon, and has been used traditionally for measuring liquids in the UK and its territories.
Current Use
Today, the UK fluid ounce is mainly used in the UK for recipes, beverage measurements, and certain industries, though the milliliter is more commonly used in scientific and international contexts.
Cubic Centimeter
A cubic centimeter (cm^3) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides of one centimeter.
History/Origin
The cubic centimeter has been used in scientific and engineering contexts as a standard unit of volume measurement, especially in fields like medicine and chemistry, since the adoption of the metric system in the 19th century.
Current Use
Today, the cubic centimeter is commonly used to measure small volumes in medicine (e.g., dosage), automotive engine capacities, and scientific experiments, often interchangeably with milliliters (mL).