What Is This Tool?
This online converter changes volume measurements from cubic centimeters (cc) to UK fluid ounces (fl oz UK). It is useful for translating metric volumes into the British imperial system commonly found in historical, medical, culinary, and engineering contexts.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume in cubic centimeters (cc or cm³)
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Choose the target unit as fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]
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Click convert to see the result in UK fluid ounces
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Use the conversion result to understand or apply measurements in imperial volume units
Key Features
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Accurate conversion between cc (cm³) and UK fluid ounces
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Supports volume measurements used in medical, culinary, and automotive fields
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Browser-based and easy to use with quick results
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Useful for historical British recipes and legal or pharmaceutical document interpretation
Examples
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100 cc equals 3.51950797 fluid ounces (UK)
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500 cc equals 17.59753985 fluid ounces (UK)
Common Use Cases
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Measuring medical dosages and syringe volumes where cc and mL are equivalent
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Calculating engine displacement volumes for small engines and motorcycles
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Converting metric volumes to imperial for British culinary recipes
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Interpreting older pharmaceutical or legal documents referencing UK imperial volumes
Tips & Best Practices
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Always confirm you are using UK (imperial), not US fluid ounces to avoid errors
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Apply this converter when working with historical or regional documents and recipes
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Use milliliters or liters for scientific work when precision is critical
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Cross-check converted volumes in sensitive contexts such as medical dosing
Limitations
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UK fluid ounce differs from US fluid ounce; selecting the correct standard is essential
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Rounding during conversion may affect precision, important in medical or lab environments
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Primarily relevant for legacy or regional use since scientific practice favors metric units
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is 1 cc the same as 1 mL?
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Yes, one cubic centimeter (cc) is exactly equal to one milliliter (mL).
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What is a UK fluid ounce?
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A UK fluid ounce is an imperial unit of volume equal to 1/160 of an imperial gallon and exactly 28.4130625 millilitres.
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Can I use this converter for US fluid ounces?
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No, this tool converts to UK fluid ounces, which differ from US fluid ounces. Ensure you use the correct imperial standard.
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Why is this conversion important?
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It helps translate volume measures from metric to British imperial units used in specific medical, culinary, and legal scenarios.
Key Terminology
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Cc [cc, cm³]
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A volume unit equal to a cube with 1-centimeter sides; exactly equal to 1 milliliter.
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Fluid ounce (UK) [fl oz (UK)]
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An imperial liquid volume unit equal to 1/160 of an imperial gallon or 28.4130625 millilitres.
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Imperial gallon
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A British unit of volume used in the imperial measurement system; 1 fluid ounce (UK) is defined as 1/160 of this volume.