Fluid Ounce (UK) to Cubic Centimeter (cc) Converter
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How to Convert Fluid Ounce (UK) to Cubic Centimeter (cc)
To mL: multiply by 28.4131. To US fl oz: multiply by 0.96076. To UK pints: divide by 20.
1 UK fl oz = 1/20 UK pt = 1/160 UK gal ≈ 28.4131 mL. It is about 4% smaller than a US fluid ounce.
For example, 1 Fluid Ounce (UK) (fl oz (UK)) = 28.4130625 Cubic Centimeter (cc) (cc).
Fluid Ounce (UK) to Cubic Centimeter (cc) — Common Values
| Fluid Ounce (UK) (fl oz (UK)) | Cubic Centimeter (cc) (cc) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.84130625 |
| 0.5 | 14.20653125 |
| 1 | 28.4130625 |
| 2 | 56.826125 |
| 5 | 142.0653125 |
| 10 | 284.130625 |
| 25 | 710.3265625 |
| 50 | 1420.653125 |
| 100 | 2841.30625 |
| 500 | 14206.53125 |
| 1000 | 28413.0625 |
About Fluid Ounce (UK) (fl oz (UK))
Definition
The UK fluid ounce is a unit of liquid volume equal to 1/160 of an imperial gallon, or approximately 28.413 milliliters.
Mathematical Relationship
1 UK fl oz = 1/20 UK pt = 1/160 UK gal ≈ 28.4131 mL. It is about 4% smaller than a US fluid ounce.
Conversion Formula
To mL: multiply by 28.4131. To US fl oz: multiply by 0.96076. To UK pints: divide by 20.
Practical Applications
Older UK recipes, some beverage labels in Commonwealth countries, and traditional pharmaceutical dosing.
Interesting Facts
Paradoxically, the UK fluid ounce is smaller than the US fluid ounce (28.41 vs. 29.57 mL), even though UK pints and gallons are larger.
Common Mistakes
Assuming UK and US fluid ounces are the same — they differ by about 4%. This seems small but accumulates in recipes.
Educational Tips
UK fl oz ≈ 28.4 mL, US fl oz ≈ 29.6 mL. The UK has more fl oz per pint (20) vs. US (16), but each UK fl oz is smaller.
About Cubic Centimeter (cc) (cc)
Definition
The cc (cubic centimeter) is a unit of volume exactly equal to one milliliter and one cubic centimeter, widely used in medicine and automotive contexts.
Mathematical Relationship
1 cc = 1 cm³ = 1 mL = 10⁻⁶ m³ = 1,000 mm³. CC and mL are fully interchangeable.
Conversion Formula
To mL: 1 cc = 1 mL (exact). To liters: divide by 1,000. To fluid ounces (US): multiply by 0.033814.
Practical Applications
Medical syringe volumes (e.g., '10 cc syringe'), motorcycle engine displacement (e.g., 600 cc), and IV fluid administration.
Interesting Facts
The ISMP (Institute for Safe Medication Practices) recommends using 'mL' instead of 'cc' in healthcare to prevent medication errors.
Common Mistakes
Confusing cc with other abbreviations in handwritten prescriptions. Healthcare is shifting to 'mL' to reduce errors.
Educational Tips
CC = cm³ = mL — all the same volume. In medicine, prefer mL. In automotive, cc is standard for engine size.