Convert cubic centimeter to pint (UK)
Please provide values below to convert cubic centimeter [cm^3] to pint (UK) [pt (UK)], or Convert pint (UK) to cubic centimeter.
How to Convert Cubic Centimeter to Pint (Uk)
1 cm^3 = 0.00175975383155601 pt (UK)
Example: convert 15 cm^3 to pt (UK):
15 cm^3 = 15 × 0.00175975383155601 pt (UK) = 0.0263963074733402 pt (UK)
Cubic Centimeter to Pint (Uk) Conversion Table
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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).
Pint (Uk)
The pint (UK) is a unit of volume used primarily in the United Kingdom, equal to 20 imperial fluid ounces or approximately 568.26 milliliters.
History/Origin
The UK pint has origins dating back to the imperial system established in 1824, evolving from earlier measures of liquid volume used in England. It was standardized as part of the imperial system to facilitate trade and measurement consistency.
Current Use
The UK pint is still used today in the United Kingdom for measuring beverages such as beer and milk, as well as in recipes and certain industrial applications. It remains an official unit of volume in the imperial measurement system.