Milliliter (mL)
The milliliter, written as mL, is a metric unit for volume. It is one-thousandth of a liter or one cubic centimeter. It was established as part of the metric system and is used worldwide in medicine, cooking, and science. Because it measures small amounts, it is ideal for both everyday and laboratory use. It is the same size as a cubic centimeter, so people in different fields can easily understand it. This makes the milliliter one of the most useful and common units of measurement in the liter.
Cubic Centimeter (cm³ or cc)
A cubic centimeter (cm³/cc) is a metric volume unit equivalent to one milliliter. Established with the metric system in the 1700s, it is frequently employed in scientific, engineering, and medical settings to measure small quantities accurately. The abbreviation “cc” is particularly prevalent in medical prescriptions for liquids and in the automotive field for specifying engine size. Since it matches the volume of a milliliter, the cubic centimeter is easily compatible with the rest of the metric system while remaining important in specialized applications.