Cubic Centimeters to Femtoliters Converter
Enter the volume in cubic centimeters below to convert it to femtoliters.
Convert Cubic Centimeters to Femtoliters
Enter a value in cubic centimeters (cm³) to convert to femtoliters (fL).
Cubic Centimeter to Femtoliter Conversion Table
Table showing various cubic centimeter measurements converted to femtoliters. Click any preset value or arrow to load it into the converter.
| Cubic Centimeters (cm³) | Femtoliters (fL) |
|---|---|
| 0.0000001 cm³ | 100,000 fL |
| 0.0000002 cm³ | 200,000 fL |
| 0.0000003 cm³ | 300,000 fL |
| 0.0000004 cm³ | 400,000 fL |
| 0.0000005 cm³ | 500,000 fL |
| 0.0000006 cm³ | 600,000 fL |
| 0.0000007 cm³ | 700,000 fL |
| 0.0000008 cm³ | 800,000 fL |
| 0.0000009 cm³ | 900,000 fL |
| 0.00000001 cm³ | 10,000 fL |
How to Convert Cubic Centimeters to Femtoliters
To convert cubic centimeters to femtoliters, multiply the volume by the following conversion ratio: 1e+12 femtoliters/cubic centimeter.
Since one cubic centimeter is equal to 1e+12 femtoliters, you can use this simple formula to convert:
The volume in femtoliters is equal to the volume in cubic centimeters multiplied by 1e+12.
For example, here's how to convert 5 cubic centimeters to femtoliters using the formula above.
How Many Femtoliters Are in a Cubic Centimeter?
There are 1e+12 femtoliters in a cubic centimeter, which is why we use this value in the formula above.
Our cubic centimeter to femtoliter calculator automatically converts your volume measurements with full decimal and scientific precision across US customary, imperial, and SI metric standards.
Cubic Centimeters and femtoliters are both units used to measure volume. Keep reading to learn more about each unit.
What Is a Cubic Centimeter?
A cubic centimeter is a unit of volume equal to 1/1,000 of a liter (0.001 L). Equal to 1 milliliter (0.001 L). [1]
The cubic centimeter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of volume. Cubic Centimeters can be abbreviated as cm³; for example, 1 cubic centimeter can be written as 1 cm³.
When working with cubic centimeters (cm³) in formulas or technical specifications, always verify whether your target system uses SI metric, US customary, or British imperial standards.
In practice, cubic centimeters (cm³) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale volume measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
What Is a Femtoliter?
A femtoliter is a unit of volume equal to 1e-15 liters (L), the base unit for volume. 10⁻¹⁵ liters (1 µm³), used in hematology (mean corpuscular volume). [2]
The femtoliter is classified as a metric and SI-compatible unit of volume. Femtoliters can be abbreviated as fL; for example, 1 femtoliter can be written as 1 fL.
In the metric system, "femto" is the standard SI prefix for quadrillionths, or 10⁻¹⁵. This makes the femtoliter (fL) a convenient decimal multiple of the liter (L).
In practice, femtoliters (fL) are widely used across fine-tolerance laboratory, analytical, and micro-scale volume measurements within SI metric workflows, engineering documentation, and technical data sheets.
When converting volume between cubic centimeters (cm³) and femtoliters (fL), keep full floating-point precision (1 cm³ = 1e+12 fL; 1 fL = 1e-12 cm³) during intermediate calculations and round only the final femtoliter figure to match your instrument tolerance.
More Cubic Centimeter & Femtoliter Conversions
Need to calculate in the opposite direction? Use our femtoliters to cubic centimeters calculator to switch your starting unit immediately. You can also explore related tools such as converting femtoliters to cubic centimeters, converting cubic centimeters to milliliters, or converting liters to gallons (us).
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References
- [1]NIST OWM StandardNIST OWM (SI Units — Volume)·Volume & Liquid Metrology Standard — Cubic Centimeters (cm³) to Femtoliters (fL)
- [2]NIST HB 44 SpecificationNIST HB 44 (Liquid & Dry Capacity Tables)·Unit Specifications: Cubic Centimeter (cc) (cm³) & Femtoliter (fL)
- [3]NIST SP 811 ReferenceNIST SP 811 (NIST SP 811 App. B.9)·Conversion Factors & Mathematical Basis (cm³ to fL)