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Convert Ounces to CC

Please provide values below to convert ounce [oz] to cubic centimeter [cc], or vice versa.

1 Ounce = 29.5735 CC
Formula: Ounces / 0.033814 = CC

Ounce

Definition: An ounce (symbol: oz) is a unit of weight in the US customary system and a unit of both weight and volume in the British imperial system. In the US, a fluid ounce is defined as 29.5735 milliliters.

History/origin: The term "ounce" comes from the ancient Roman unit "uncia," which was one-twelfth of a Roman pound (libra). Over time, the ounce evolved with different definitions in various parts of the world.

Current use: Ounces are used in the United States for measuring food, liquids, and other materials. Fluid ounces are used for liquids, while dry ounces are used for solids.

Cubic Centimeter

Definition: A cubic centimeter (symbol: cc or cm³) is a unit of volume equal to the volume of a cube with sides one centimeter long. It is commonly used in fields such as medicine and engineering.

History/origin: The cubic centimeter is derived from the centimeter, a unit of length in the metric system. The metric system, including the centimeter, was developed in France in the late 18th century to standardize measurements.

Current use: Cubic centimeters are frequently used in medicine to measure volumes of medications and in engineering to specify the displacement of internal combustion engines.