The most common units of measurement for volume of a liquid are the liter (L), milliliter (mL), and cubic centimeter (cm³). The liter is the SI unit of volume.

Units of Measurement for Volume of a Solid

The most common units of measurement for volume of a solid are the cubic meter (m³), cubic centimeter (cm³), and cubic millimeter (mm³). The cubic meter is the SI unit of volume.

Relationship Between Units of Measurement for Volume of a Liquid and Solid

There is a simple relationship between the units of measurement for volume of a liquid and a solid. One liter is equal to one cubic decimeter (dm³). Therefore, one milliliter is equal to one cubic centimeter (cm³).

Conversion Between Units of Measurement for Volume

To convert between units of measurement for volume, you can use the following conversion factors:

* 1 L = 1 dm³ = 1000 cm³

* 1 mL = 1 cm³ = 0.001 L

* 1 m³ = 1000 dm³ = 1,000,000 cm³

Example

To convert 500 mL to liters, multiply 500 mL by the conversion factor 1 L / 1000 mL.

500 mL × 1 L / 1000 mL = 0.5 L

Therefore, 500 mL is equal to 0.5 L.