What Is This Tool?
This volume unit converter helps you transform values from cubic centimeters (cc or cm³), a unit equivalent to milliliters, into metric teaspoons, a culinary volume unit standardized at 5 milliliters.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the volume value in cubic centimeters (cc or cm³).
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Select 'cc [cc, cm^3]' as the from-unit.
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Select 'teaspoon (metric)' as the to-unit.
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Click the convert button to get the equivalent volume in metric teaspoons.
Key Features
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Converts volume values from cc (cm³) to metric teaspoons accurately.
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Easy-to-use interface suitable for medical, culinary, and scientific applications.
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Supports translating liquid measurements for cooking, medicine dosing, and nutritional labeling.
Examples
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5 cc equals 1 metric teaspoon.
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10 cc equals 2 metric teaspoons.
Common Use Cases
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Measuring syringe volumes for medical injections.
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Calculating ingredient amounts in cooking and baking recipes.
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Dosing small liquid medicines and oral syrups.
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Labeling serving sizes and portion volumes on food packaging.
Tips & Best Practices
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Remember 1 cc is exactly equal to 1 milliliter, simplifying conversion.
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Use the metric teaspoon as a standardized unit to avoid confusion from regional teaspoon variations.
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Apply this tool when precise small-volume measurements are needed in medical or culinary contexts.
Limitations
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Teaspoon sizes vary internationally; this tool uses the metric teaspoon standardized at 5 mL.
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Cc and mL measure volume only and do not represent weight or density.
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Conversions assume the metric teaspoon definition, not other regional teaspoon sizes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does cc stand for in volume measurement?
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Cc stands for cubic centimeter, a unit of volume equal to a cube with 1-centimeter sides, exactly equal to 1 milliliter.
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Is the metric teaspoon an official SI unit?
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No, the metric teaspoon is not an SI unit but is widely used alongside metric measures for clarity in cooking and medicine dosing.
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Why do teaspoon sizes vary internationally?
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Different countries have varying definitions for a teaspoon; this tool uses the metric teaspoon standardized at exactly 5 mL to avoid confusion.
Key Terminology
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Cc [cc, cm³]
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A cubic centimeter unit of volume equivalent to 1 milliliter, defined as the volume of a cube with 1-centimeter sides.
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Teaspoon (metric)
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A standardized culinary volume unit defined as exactly 5 milliliters, used widely to avoid confusion between regional teaspoon sizes.